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• Football news: Ex-Man United defender McGrath issues desperate Twitter plea to find his missing son

  25-07-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Irishman, who used to play for Manchester United, is 'very concerned' that he is unable to track down son Paul Jr and he hopes raising awareness on Twitter can aid the search.
  
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• Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal steals a march to pile pressure on team-mate Geraint Thomas

  25-07-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN VALLOIRE: To some extent it felt like normal service had been resumed here in the Alps, the sight of five Team Ineos riders leading the yellow jersey group up the final climb.
  
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• Football news: FA to make regular visits to watch Ademola Lookman at RB Leipzig

  25-07-2019 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The forward has completed his switch to Red Bull Leipzig from Everton to become the latest English talent to move to the Bundesliga, following the likes of Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson.
  
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• Golf news: Rory McIlroy has reflected on his nerves at The Open as he blames change of strategy

  25-07-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  McIlroy has won two tournaments this season and is the No 1 on the PGA Tour when it comes to the two most important categories concerning play from tee to green but he struggled at The Open.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 26

  25-07-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday's meetings at Newmarket, Thirsk, Ascot, York, Chepstow and Uttoxeter.
  
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• MARTIN SAMUEL: England's World Cup stars should be on sun-loungers not at Lord's  

  25-07-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jonny Bairstow began to talk about his father and welled up with tears. Then he mentioned Adil Rashid and did the same.
  
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• Arsenal stars in carjack terror: Mesut Ozil is attacked by knife-wielding moped thugs in London

  25-07-2019 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mesut Ozil was seen by alarmed members of the public racing along Golders Green Road in his black Mercedes G-Class SUV, pursued by two assailants on mopeds.
  
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• Arsenal’s Sead Kolasinac fights off armed men trying to rob Mesut Özil’s car - video

  25-07-2019 22:58
  Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac fought off two men wielding knives after he and teammate Mesut Özil were attacked in north London on Thursday.In a video of the incident that has been circulated on social media, Kolasinac can be seen jumping out of a vehicle to confront the masked aggressors, who had pulled alongside the car on mopeds.• Arsenal: “We have been in contact with both players and they are fine.” Continue reading...
  
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• Wolves 2-0 Crusaders: Diogo Jota and Ruben Vinagre strike in Europa League second qualifying round

  25-07-2019 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT MOLINEUX: Wolves have won on their return to Europe after beating Crusaders in their Europa League second round first-leg qualifying match at Molineux.
  
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• Cracker Jack Leach has put Moeen in shade against Ireland but Ali will survive when the Ashes begins

  25-07-2019 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: One of England's spinners scored 92 on Thursday. The other made nine. But the chances are that Jack Leach will be dropped for the first Ashes Test.
  
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• I scored 201 as nightwatchman for Australia against Bangladesh but I still think they're a bad idea!

  25-07-2019 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JASON GILLESPIE: It might surprise you given that I scored an unbeaten double-hundred as a nightwatchman against Bangladesh in 2006, but I don't agree with the concept of using one.
  
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• Rangers 2-0 Progres Niederkorn: Joe Aribo and Sheyi Ojo net to give Gers in Europa League clash

  25-07-2019 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers have taken a step closer towards the group stages of the Europa League after a comfortable 2-0 victory in the fist-leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie against Progres.
  
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• Everton News: Club reveal stunning new images of £500m waterfront stadium

  25-07-2019 22:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Toffees want to use the currently unused Bramley-Moore Dock site and are hopeful they can move into their striking new ground in time for the 2023-24 campaign.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England are like a racehorse in bad need of a run

  25-07-2019 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Root's England side finished the second day on 303 for nine, leading by just 181 runs as Ireland go on the search for a famous victory at the Home of Cricket.
  
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• Arsenal duo Ozil and Kolasinac 'fine' after moped knife-wielding moped drivers

  25-07-2019 22:42
  Kolasinac, 26, was with the Germany international in north London when they were seemingly attacked.
  
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• Arsenal duo Ozil and Kolasinac 'fine' after being attacked by knife-wielding moped drivers

  25-07-2019 22:42
  Kolasinac, 26, was with the Germany international in north London when they were seemingly attacked.
  
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• Cricket news: Paine says Australia are delighted to have Smith, Bancroft and Warner back

  25-07-2019 22:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RICHARD GIBSON AT LORD'S: All three are set to be named in the Ashes squad on Friday, a little over 24 hours since Paine gave his recommendations to national team selector Trevor Hohns.
  
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• NASSER HUSSAIN: Jason Roy is a real talent... but he is still weak against the moving ball

  25-07-2019 22:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN AT LORD'S: What I saw on the second day at the home of cricket hasn't really changed my opinion of Jason Roy. In fact, if anything it's probably confirmed it.
  
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• Unlikely hero Jack Leach gives England hope against Ireland: I can't believe it, really

  25-07-2019 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Leach managed to keep his eye on the ball during his heroic innings of 92 against Ireland - despite the fact that his glasses kept steaming up in the heatwave.
  
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• England collapse AGAIN! Hosts' Ashes dress rehearsal continues to go badly wrong

  25-07-2019 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT LORD'S: Not even some lusty late hitting that gave England a chance could camouflage the woeful extent of an Ashes dress rehearsal that has gone badly wrong.
  
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• Boxing news: Dillian Whyte underwent hearing in front of doping panel hours before win over Rivas

  25-07-2019 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dillian Whyte underwent a hearing in front of a doping panel just hours before his clash with Oscar Rivas, Sportsmail can reveal. He went on to beat Rivas on points at The O2 in London on Saturday.
  
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• ‘It was Geraint’s decision’, says Egan Bernal after attack at Tour de France

  25-07-2019 20:46
  • Bernal overtakes teammate Ineos Geraint Thomas in Tour GC
  • Julian Alaphilippe says he ‘gave everything’ on Col du GalibierGeraint Thomas gave chase to a fierce attack by his Team Ineos teammate Egan Bernal, yet still lost second place overall to the Colombian as the tension in the Tour de France ramped up another notch and the unflappable Julian Alaphilippe again clung on to his overall lead. Related: Julian Alaphilippe holds on to Tour de France lead as Quintana wins st
  
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• Dillian Whyte facing lengthy ban from boxing after 'failed drugs test'

  25-07-2019 20:38
  Whyte alleged to have failed test before beating Ócar RivasEddie Hearn says boxer was ‘cleared to fight’ by BBBofCThe British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is facing a fight to save his career after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance which would leave him facing an eight-year ban if confirmed.The 31-year-old Londoner is understood to have returned the positive test, which was conducted by UK Anti-Doping, three days before his victory against the Colombian Ós
  
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• Man Utd have agreement with Lille over Nicolas Pepe transfer - but there’s a twist

  25-07-2019 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED have an agreement with Lille over Nicolas Pepe, reports say.
  
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• England vs Ireland day two ended early by lightning at Lord's as hosts face tough task

  25-07-2019 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE second day of England's Test match against Ireland was forced to end early as nearby thunderstorms closed out a tumultuous day for the hosts.
  
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• Everton reveal vision for new £500m waterfront stadium – video animation

  25-07-2019 20:02
  Everton have revealed the proposed designs for their new stadium, which would be built on semi-derelict dockland in north Liverpool.The club say they hope the move can deliver a £1bn boost to the city’s economy, adding that their current home of 127 years, Goodison Park, would be redeveloped to create a range of community spaces such as homes, health, education and enterprise facilities, as well as a public tribute to the 'historic site'.Everton interested in signing £36m-
  
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• Jack Leach leads England fightback but Ireland remain in hunt for Test win

  25-07-2019 20:01
  • England 85 and 303-9; Ireland 207
  • Nightwatchman Leach hits 92 but Rory Burns strugglesYet another see-sawing, captivating day’s play at Lord’s ended with England’s first Test against Ireland in the balance. England lead by 181 runs with one wicket remaining. So history still beckons for the visitors and humiliation hovers for the hosts, especially since England seemed to have batted themselves out of trouble via a most unexpected source, only to subside later in t
  
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• Netball's non-stop post-World Cup schedule is not OK. Player welfare is a real concern | Sharni Layton

  25-07-2019 20:00
  If Super Netball truly wants to be the best competition in the world, it must not ask too much of its athletes – either physically or mentallyOn Sunday, an epic final capped off an enthralling Netball World Cup. But rather than the tournament rounding out a great year, this time it was scheduled smack bang in the middle of the world’s biggest, most intense domestic competition.Although Super Netball took a five-week break during the World Cup, there was no break for the players. They
  
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• Everton unveil plans for £500m new stadium in Liverpool docklands area

  25-07-2019 20:00
  • Club hope 52,000-seat arena will be ready for 2023-24 season
  • Stands expected to be built as close as possible to the pitchEverton have revealed the proposed designs for their new £500m stadium to be built on semi-derelict dockland in north Liverpool, claiming the brick, steel and glass structure will deliver a £1bn boost to the city’s economy.Dramatic images of the proposed development were unveiled at a fan event at the Titanic Hotel, itself a former warehouse ju
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino sorry for Spurs tackles in Manchester United friendly

  25-07-2019 19:46
  • Head coach ‘not happy’ with challenges by some of his players
  • Eric Bailly sustains knee injury and leaves pitch on a stretcherMauricio Pochettino apologised on Thursday to Manchester United for some overzealous Tottenham challenges during the Shanghai friendly that at times was anything but. Related: Football transfer rumours: Eriksen to replace Pogba at Manchester United?Continue reading...
  
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• Former England and Tottenham striker Darren Bent retires from football aged 35

  25-07-2019 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bent, who has not had a club since his release by Derby at the end of the 2017/18 campaign, revealed his decision to hang up his boots during an interview on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Formula One news: Hamilton worried heatwave will make life tough in Germany

  25-07-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mercury reached 40 degrees in the Hockenheim paddock on Thursday, and the hot weather is set to remain for practice which does not help Hamilton in his bid for another race victory.
  
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• Boxing news: Dillian Whyte has put heavyweight boxing in chaos after allegedly testing positive

  25-07-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Dillian Whyte's drugs test has plunged the world heavyweight championship deeper into chaos, while casting a shadow over British boxing.
  
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• F1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton hails his best season in 12 years

  25-07-2019 19:17
  • Hamilton looks to extend title lead at German Grand Prix
  • Sebastian Vettel denies he will retire at end of yearLewis Hamilton has said he believes this has been his best start to a season since his Formula One debut in 2007. The British driver, now in his 13th year in the sport, leads the world championship after a dominant opening with seven wins in 10 races. His rival Sebastian Vettel has insisted he is still strongly motivated to continue with Ferrari, despite a season in which t
  
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• Arsenal seal £27m signing of William Saliba before sending defender back to Saint-Etienne on loan 

  25-07-2019 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have officially signed Saint-Etienne centre-back William Saliba in a £27million deal. It is the Gunners' second signing of the day, after completing the loan move of Dani Ceballos earlier.
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal announce two deals, Man Utd boss Solskjaer in Maguire demand

  25-07-2019 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
  
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• Ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright pleads guilty in killing of former NBA star

  25-07-2019 19:03
  Sherra Wright agrees to plea in return for 30-year prison termLorenzen Wright’s body was found in Memphis in June 2010The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright pleaded guilty Thursday to facilitation of first-degree murder in his shooting death nine years ago, a surprise development in a high-profile case.Sherra Wright also pleaded guilty to facilitation of a criminal attempt to commit first degree murder in a hearing in Shelby County Criminal Court. Judge Lee Coffee sentenced her t
  
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• Les Ferdinand calls for more diversity as FA reviews discrimination bans

  25-07-2019 18:58
  • Governing body looking at length of match-based suspensions
  • Ferdinand says more diversity in leadership roles is neededThe Football Association has confirmed it is reviewing its minimum ban for cases involving discrimination but the former England striker Les Ferdinand believes racism in the game will not be tackled without more diversity in leadership positions.On Wednesday football’s equality charity Kick It Out revealed that reports of discriminatory abuse rose last season
  
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• Bury face threat of expulsion from EFL if they cannot pay debts

  25-07-2019 18:52
  • Owner Steve Dale has not shown he has sufficient funds
  • Bury also told fixtures could be suspended over safety concernsBury are facing a real threat of being expelled from the Football League if the club’s owner, Steve Dale, fails to provide the EFL with evidence he has the money required to pay its substantial debts and ensure it is financially able to field a team.In an extraordinary official statement revealing how close league officials are to running out of patience with
  
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• Boxer Hugo Santillan dies following fight in Argentina - just two days after Maxim Dadashev

  25-07-2019 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Boxer Hugo Santillan, 23,died from injuries suffered during Saturday's fight with Uruguayan champion Eduardo Javier Abreu which ended in a draw.
  
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• Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says club will spend to improve squad after sealing £360m shirt sponsorship deal

  25-07-2019 18:38
  Daniel Levy has reassured Mauricio Pochettino that Tottenham Hotspur will finally splash the cash in the transfer market following the move to their new £1 billion stadium.
  
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• Man Utd boss Solskjaer gives Tottenham verdict after Moussa Sissoko’s Daniel James stamp

  25-07-2019 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Daniel James for how he handled rough treatment from the Tottenham players in their pre-season friendly victory in Shanghai.
  
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• Racing news: Stoute heart! Sir Michael opens up on Fergie, Shergar and Frankie Dettori

  25-07-2019 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Sir Michael Stoute, the 10-time champion flat trainer, has a reputation for being coy during interviews but this particular day sees reality at odds with perception.
  
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• Arsenal News: Mesut Ozil fires back at Tottenham fan who aims 'invisible' dig at him

  25-07-2019 18:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mesut Ozil has fired a thinly-veiled jibe at a Tottenham fan after he mocked the Arsenal star on social media. He gave him a taste of his own medicine by mocking Spurs' trophy cabinet.
  
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• Arsenal sign Madrid’s Ceballos on loan and £27m St Etienne defender Saliba

  25-07-2019 18:18
  • Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos joins on one-season loan• William Saliba loaned back to French club for 2019-20Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of the Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan and bought William Saliba from St Etienne for a fee rising to €30m (£26.9m) before loaning him back to the French club.The pair become the club’s second and third summer signings, after the 18-year-old striker Gabriel Martinelli, although Saliba – anothe
  
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• Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demands Ed Woodward sign Harry Maguire quickly

  25-07-2019 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Ed Woodward he wants Harry Maguire signed as quickly as possible according to reports.
  
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• England vs Ireland: Middle order collapse leaves hosts on the ropes ahead of day three

  25-07-2019 18:13
  Follow LIVE updates as England attempt to shake off a humiliating World Cup hangover after sustaining a 122-run deficit on a humbling first day of Test cricket against Ireland, who are playing just their third Test match.England were quickly skittled for just 85 before lunch in an embarrassing session at Lord’s where debutant bowler Olly Stone’s 19 runs at 10 was the second-highest individual scorer. Rory Burns and Jason Roy, the latter making his Test debut, went for six and five re
  
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• Ricardinho: futsal king who combines the qualities of Ronaldo and Messi

  25-07-2019 18:00
  O Mágico turned to futsal after being rejected by Porto aged 14 and is now the superstar of the fast-growing five-a-side gameThe greatest of all time debate needs no introduction. But what if there were another dimension to it? What would a hybrid of Cristiano Ronaldo’s and Lionel Messi’s qualities with a ball at their feet look like? The answer is Ricardinho. But his game is not football. It’s futsal.“If you joined Ronaldo and Messi, that’s how Ricardinho is
  
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• Wolves enter talks with Real Madrid to sign centre back Jesus Vallego on loan for the season 

  25-07-2019 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vallejo joined Los Blancos in 2015 on a six-year deal, but first-team opportunities have been hard to come by and last season, playing just seven games owing to injuries.
  
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• Ashes boost for England with Jofra Archer set to play in Sussex's T20 Blast clash with Surrey

  25-07-2019 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Archer spent last week in Barbados while nursing a left side strain after starring in England's World Cup triumph. Now the 24-year-old has come through a fitness test to feature on Friday night.
  
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