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• Kevin Pietersen rubbishes Andy Flower's influence on England's rise to the top

  30-07-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin Pietersen has rubbished the influence of Andy Flower on England's modern Ashes success and rise to the world's No 1 Test team, claiming Duncan Fletcher was the better coach.
  
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• Jofra Archer set to miss first Ashes Test while Australia are poised to ditch Mitchell Starc

  30-07-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jofra Archer looks certain to be left out by England, who are still agonising over the make-up of their attack, while Australia are ready to pick seamer Peter Siddle ahead of Mitchell Starc.
  
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• Transfer news: Arsenal closing in on Kieran Tierney capture after restructuring £25m deal

  30-07-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are closing on an agreement with Celtic for left-back Kieran Tierney after restructuring their £25million offer. The full-back looks set to finally complete a switch to Premier League football.
  
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• Andrew Strauss: Could have done more to prevent Kevin Pietersen becoming outsider in England team

  30-07-2019 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Strauss, captain of the only side to win an away series in the past 18 years of Ashes cricket, reveals in the KP documentary that he allowed their friendship to wane in the aftermath of the 3-1 victory in 2010-11.
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd agree Dybala swap deal, Arsenal to announce Pepe

  30-07-2019 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - Express Sport brings you all the latest rumours and gossip from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League as the deadline closes.
  
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• Hibs 1 Newcastle 3: £40m striker Joelinton scores first goal before Longstaff and Lascelles strike

  30-07-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT EASTER ROAD: How much is that release clause? Former boss Rafa Benitez thinks Newcastle have overpaid at £40m for Joelinton, but the early signs were good.
  
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• Nicolas Pepe pictured in Arsenal kit for first time as Gunners get ready to announce £72m deal 

  30-07-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicolas Pepe is on the brink of sealing his sensational £72million transfer to Arsenal from Lille after a video emerged online of him donning his new colours.
  
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• England talisman Ben Stokes promises hostile welcome for Australia at Edgbaston

  30-07-2019 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: Ben Stokes offered a wry smile at the prospect of a new 'squeaky clean' Australia being on their best behaviour when they step into the Edgbaston Ashes cauldron on on Thursday.
  
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• Man Utd agree Paulo Dybala swap deal with Juventus but transfer hinges on one thing

  30-07-2019 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a swap deal to land Paulo Dybala from Juventus.
  
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• He lost his England place to friend Owen Farrell but George Ford refuses to feel sorry for himself 

  30-07-2019 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George Ford has always been happy enough with the arrangement. But there was one time when he wanted dad to pick up. What he got after a bit of ringing was the other guy. He got coach.
  
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• Joe Denly believes missing England's World Cup triumph was a blessing in disguise

  30-07-2019 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Denly was unfortunate to miss out on England's World Cup triumph, having been left out of the squad at the last minute in favour of a more experienced spinner in Liam Dawson.
  
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• David 'Bumble' Lloyd offers his guide to Edgbaston ahead of The Ashes 

  30-07-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAVID LLOYD: The support is always very vocal and it's always a great day out. A lot has been said about Australia's terrible trio being booed and Edgbaston is where it is most likely to happen.
  
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• Justin Langer promises Australia will be on their best behaviour ahead of first Ashes Test

  30-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Langer insists his team's behaviour has improved since he replaced Darren Lehmann as coach. For the first time in 8 years, no Australian player breached the ICC's code of conduct during their home summer.
  
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• Georgia Hall devastated by theft of Open silverware from her car on eve of title defence

  30-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'The car had tinted windows, it was the middle of the day in Chiswick, but they just smashed the back window and took it', revealed a devastated Georgia Hall.
  
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• England stars who loved and loathed Kevin Pietersen tell all to Sportsmail's Nasser Hussain

  30-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nasser Hussain talked to those who witnessed the rise and fall of a man whose batting brilliance in 2005 helped halt 16 years of Australian domination in the most revered Test rivalry of them all.
  
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• Bury plunged further into crisis after owner Steve Dale launches furious attack on Football League

  30-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The club's owner has accused the EFL of working against his team after they released a statement threatening to postpone their clash with Accrington Stanley.
  
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• Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon win over Roger Federer is not the best ever - Ivan Ljubicic

  30-07-2019 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  ROGER FEDERER’S coach Ivan Ljubicic believes the star’s win over Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open will be remembered more than Novak Djokovic victory at Wimbledon earlier this month.
  
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• Manchester United's pursuit of Harry Maguire threatens to go to the wire as Leicester refuse to budge on £90m fee

  30-07-2019 23:30
  Manchester United's pursuit of Harry Maguire is threatening to drag into the final week of the transfer window, with the club still reluctant to pay Leicester's asking price of around £90 million.
  
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• I thought Kevin Pietersen had mellowed... he hasn't! Sky Sports series charts controversial career

  30-07-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: The innings that made Kevin Pietersen in 2005 during the Ashes was, undoubtedly for England fans, his most important hundred.
  
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• Caster Semenya unable to defend 800m title following court ruling

  30-07-2019 23:23
  The South African says she has felt "crucified" during her fight against IAAF rules.
  
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• Dillian Whyte stripped of WBC interim title as he is 'provisionally suspended' for failed drug test

  30-07-2019 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dillian Whyte's status as the WBC interim heavyweight champion has been 'provisionally suspended' following his failed drug test. An investigation is currently ongoing.
  
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• Moise Kean: Who is the rising Juventus star set to move to Everton?

  30-07-2019 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moise Kean is one of the exciting young players in the world; an Italian international, Serie A champion and important figure in the fight against racism, while still in his teens.
  
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• Ben Stokes says Australia’s clean-cut image will not last long

  30-07-2019 23:00
  • ‘You want to stamp your authority with bat and ball’
  • Jofra Archer misses chance to prove fitnessBen Stokes expects Australia’s new clean-cut image to disappear once the Ashes get under way at Edgbaston on Thursday, with England’s newly restored vice-captain telling his teammates they must hit the tourists hard to lay down an early marker.Just 18 days on from the emotional rollercoaster of the World Cup final, England must steel themselves for five Tests agai
  
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• Eden Hazard is not carrying his extra weight well - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED 

  30-07-2019 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT ALLIANZ ARENA: Tottenham overcame Real Madrid 1-0 in their pre-season friendly and Sportsmail's Mike Keegan was on hand to share five things he learned. 
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino coy on Danny Rose future after Tottenham star's return vs Real Madrid

  30-07-2019 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino has cleared up confusion surrounding Danny Rose’s future at the club, before questioning his own influence over transfers at Spurs.
  
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• Ben Stokes issues Ashes rallying cry to England stars - 'Be switched on from ball one'

  30-07-2019 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  BEN STOKES says England cannot afford to ease their way into the Ashes, insisting they have to hit Australia hard “from ball one” at Edgbaston on Thursday.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, July 31

  30-07-2019 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Goodwood, Perth, Leicester, Sandown and Redcar.
  
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• Transfer news: Moise Kean REJECTED Arsenal move in favour of £36m Everton switch

  30-07-2019 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Moise Kean will join Everton this week in a £36million deal as the Toffees kick-start a recruitment drive. But Unai Emery and Arsenal were keen to hijack the deal.
  
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• Manchester United's lack of cutting edge could be a worry - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED 

  30-07-2019 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT ULLEVAAL STADIUM: After four straight wins Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be concerned at how hard it was for Manchester United to find a way past Kristiansund.
  
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• Manchester United defender Eric Bailly out for 'four to five months' following knee operation

  30-07-2019 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is set to be out of action for the next four to five months. The news comes as United prepare to increase their efforts to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester.
  
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• Stradivarius wins the Goodwood Cup under Dettori to claim hat-trick of victories in Group One race

  30-07-2019 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Irrepressible Frankie Dettori and the ultra-determined Stradivarius proved an unstoppable combination with a history-making win in the Qatar Goodwood Cup.
  
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• Nomme Kaliju 0-2 Celtic: Shved scores on debut as Hoops cruise into next round.

  30-07-2019 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An own goal from Aleksandr Kalunitis after 10 minutes gave Celtic the lead and an injury-time strike from debutant Marian Shved sealed the win.
  
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• Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham AS IT HAPPENED: Harry Kane on target in pre-season victory

  30-07-2019 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  HARRY KANE scored the only goal of the match as Tottenham beat Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in the Audi Cup. See how the action unfolded with Express Sport.
  
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• Man Utd 1-0 Kristiansund AS IT HAPPENED: Mata penalty extends perfect pre-season record

  30-07-2019 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  JUAN MATA scored an injury-time penalty against Kristiansund to help Manchester United maintain their perfect pre-season record. See how the action unfolded with Express Sport.
  
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• Kristiansund 0-1 Manchester United: Juan Mata salvages underwhelming victory

  30-07-2019 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Red Devils were on course to end their overseas travels with something of a whimper after Kristiansund, who are seventh in the Norwegian top flight, kept them at bay for long spells in Oslo.
  
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• Manchester United 1-0 Kristiansund, RESULT from Norway

  30-07-2019 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United ended their pre-season tour with five victories from five matches but they were more than a little fortunate to beat Kristiansund on Tuesday night.
  
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• Manchester United vs Kristiansund: Live score and updates from Norway

  30-07-2019 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United make the trip to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's place of birth Kristiansund to take on the Norwegian top-flight pro club. Follow live coverage for score, lineups and build-up right here.
  
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• Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham: Harry Kane pounces on Marcelo's gaffe to pile the heat on Zinedine Zidane

  30-07-2019 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane's first-half strike booked Tottenham a place in the Audi Cup final and piled the pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.
  
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• Everton transfer news: Everton launch late £40 million bid for Barcelona star Malcom

  30-07-2019 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old moved to the Nou Camp in a £41 move from Bordeaux last summer but made just six league appearances, with Antoine Griezmann's arrival pushing him further down the pecking order.
  
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• Former Premier League star is 'robbed by machete-wielding thugs'

  30-07-2019 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Tottenham Hotspur player Ronny Rosenthal, 55, was punched in the face after six men 'carrying machetes and wearing balaclavas' broke into his £4million property in north west London.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino will do well to find a better option than Danny Rose - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED 

  30-07-2019 20:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT ALLIANZ ARENA: Tottenham overcame Real Madrid 1-0 in their pre-season friendly and Sportsmail's Mike Keegan was on hand to share five things he learned. 
  
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• Caster Semenya blocked from competing at world championships

  30-07-2019 20:31
  • Athlete expresses disappointment after court ruling
  • Swiss supreme court reverses earlier judgmentCaster Semenya will not compete at the World Championships in Doha after a Swiss court stood behind an IAAF rule that would require her to take testosterone-reducing medication.The South African had been expected to defend her world 800m title in late September after the Swiss Supreme Court had temporarily exempted her from an IAAF rule relating to athletes with differences in sexual de
  
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• The Ashes, pronouncing Labuschagne and nuns at the cricket – The Spin podcast

  30-07-2019 20:19
  Host Emma John is joined by Vic Marks and Geoff Lemon to preview the men’s Ashes series. Plus they discuss Ireland’s historic first Test at Lord’s, Australia’s dominance in the women’s Ashes and pick their fancy dress outfits for the Eric Hollies Stand Continue reading...
  
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• Caster Semenya will NOT defend 800m title at World Championships in Doha in September 

  30-07-2019 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Caster Semenya has expressed disappointment over a court ruling which means she will be prevented from defending her 800m title at the World Athletics Championships in Doha next month.
  
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• Wolves transfer news: Wolves complete £17 million signing of striker Patrick Cutrone from AC Milan 

  30-07-2019 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Molineux and becomes the second new face to arrive at the club this summer following last week's loan signing of Jesus Vallejo from Real Madrid.
  
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• Transfer News: Manchester United 'eye £46m move for Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti' 

  30-07-2019 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to French outlet Le10sport, Manchester United have now turned to France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti and are prepared to rival Manchester City for his signature.
  
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• Real Madrid vs Tottenham - Audi Cup semi-final: LIVE score and updates

  30-07-2019 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham take on Real Madrid in the Audi Cup semi-final at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Follow for live coverage including score, lineups and build-up.
  
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• Georgia Hall reveals her replica British Open trophy was stolen

  30-07-2019 19:40
  • Hall won at Royal Lytham & St Annes a year ago
  • ‘Some things happen like this and you get on with it’We may yet witness a happy homecoming for Georgia Hall at the Women’s British Open. Still, in what Hall surely hopes is not an ominous precursor for what lies ahead this week, Tuesday’s discussion involving the champion felt more like an episode of Crimewatch.Hall begins the defence of the trophy she won in emphatic fashion at Royal Lytham & St Annes o
  
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• Everton news: Moise Kean close to sealing £36m switch from Juventus

  30-07-2019 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton expect to complete the transfer of Juventus forward Moise Kean for £27.5million rising to £36m this week. It could be the first of a number of arrivals at Goodison Park.
  
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