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• Frank Lampard's youth plan cuts back Chelsea loans and helps club pocket £150m profit

  04-09-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kurt Zouma, Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Reece James and Christian Pulisic have all been added to his first-team squad after finishing last season on loan.
  
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• Declan Rice and Mason Mount have dreamt of playing together for England at Wembley

  04-09-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This international break may just seem fairly routine to most. But for Declan Rice and Mason Mount, it gives them an opportunity to realise a dream they've both had for 12 years.
  
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• Ken Owens the Druid: Joining the Order of Bards might just top the lot 

  04-09-2019 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER:Ken Owens has another nickname to add to the list. Ken the Sheriff, Cannonball Ken and now the Welsh hooker is Ken the Druid.
  
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• British pair Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski battle back to book spot in US Open semi-finals 

  04-09-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Britain's top doubles paircame back from 2-5 down in the deciding set on Wednesday night to beat Americans Jack Sock and Jackson Withrow.
  
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• I'm not done! Roger Federer falls short at US Open... but veteran rules out retirement 

  04-09-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Two days before another dramatic US Open exit, Roger Federer was talking up the chances of him being competitive in the Grand Slams into his forties.
  
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• Cesc Fabregas explains why he turned down Real Madrid to stay with Arsenal

  04-09-2019 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cesc Fabregas joined Arsenal as a 16-year-old and rose quickly through the ranks, becoming one of the biggest talents in world football at such a young age.
  
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• 'We would support a change': Doping chiefs want reform after Christian Coleman case

  04-09-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The AIU have stated their support for a change to the key rule in the saga, which saw one of Coleman's three 'whereabouts' breaches in a 12-month period backdated by two months.
  
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• Rugby World Cup 2019: England prop Joe Marler insists he is not looking for redemption in Japan

  04-09-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON IN TREVISO: Joe Marler says that he is not travelling to Japan this summer to right the wrongs of the last World Cup - admitting the bad memories of 2015 will never be erased.
  
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• Man Utd defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was carrying back injury that ruled him out of England contention

  04-09-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United must manage Aaron Wan-Bissaka's fitness over the coming weeks as it emerged he was already carrying the back injury that ruled him out of England contention.
  
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• Man City News: Pep Guardiola wants to sign a defender in January after Aymeric Laporte injury blow

  04-09-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Centre back Laporte, who was taken off on a stretcher in Saturday's 4-0 win over Brighton at the Etihad, had an operation in Barcelona and is expected to be out for more than four months.
  
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• Gareth Southgate gets tough as he ramps up England's preparations for Euro 2020 qualifiers

  04-09-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's head coach has been in the rare position of having a full week with his squad to prepare for a game - they reported on Monday and do not face Bulgaria at Wembley until Saturday.
  
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• FA chief Les Reed hits out at 'arrogant' England Under 21s after dismal European Championships

  04-09-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking for the first time about his decision to retain Boothroyd, following a dreadful tournament in which England failed to win a game, Reed excused the boss, pointing the finger at players.
  
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• England Women's star Ellen White reveals her life has gone 'crazy' since the World Cup

  04-09-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: Ellen White began realising on what scale England Women's had captivated fans when she arrived home from the World Cup.
  
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• Marnus Labuschagne breakthrough lifts Craig Overton

  04-09-2019 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT OLD TRAFFORD: Labuschagne was bowled for 67 by Craig Overton, who was playing his first Test in England after three in Australia and New Zealand.
  
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• Fernando Alonso enjoys 'positive' two-day test drive in new Toyota Hilux in build up to Dakar Rally

  04-09-2019 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fernando Alonso completed 700 kilometers (435 miles) in two days of training as he prepares for next year's Dakar Rally.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, September 5

  04-09-2019 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Thursday's meetings at Chelmsford City, Haydock, Salisbury, Lingfield and Sedgefield. 
  
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• Steve Smith found a mini-me in Marnus Labuschagne, and they could keep urn in Australia's clutches

  04-09-2019 22:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT OLD TRAFFORD: Two of them, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, contrived to frustrate England, in conjunction with the weather for much of the day.
  
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• Kick It Out pile pressure on social media giant Twitter to do more to stop racists

  04-09-2019 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kick It Out have applied major pressure on Twitter to combat racism towards footballers on social media despite the platform revealing they have taken action against 700 'hateful' tweets.
  
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• Power Play: Smith and Labuschagne Australia's 'rock'

  04-09-2019 21:03
  Adam Collins and Dan Norcross share their thoughts on a wet and windy first day of the fourth Ashes Test.
  
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• Andy Ruiz Jnr insists he is 'still hungry' ahead of Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia

  04-09-2019 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Mexican achieved his life-long ambition of becoming the first ever heavyweight champion from his country when he stunned Joshua by stopping him in seven rounds back in June.
  
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• Switzerland's Bencic defeats pal Vekic to reach first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open

  04-09-2019 20:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Belinda Bencic defeated Donna Vekic on Wednesday to reach her first grand slam semi-final at the US Open.
  
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• Luke Campbell eyes revenge against Vasyl Lomachenko... should the Ukrainian star agree to a rematch 

  04-09-2019 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: By 4am, the time had finally come for bed. The bell had long stopped ringing, but Campbell, who had climbed off the canvas in the 11th round, was still unbowed.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Bit of a damp squib from Jofra Archer

  04-09-2019 20:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Bit of a damp squib from Jofra Archer. We were all expecting him to steam in, not least the Australian batsmen. But he bowled mid-80s at best.
  
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• Sarri 'partially' takes charge of training as Juventus boss steps up recovery from pneumonia

  04-09-2019 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For Maurizio Sarri, who has been absent from the dug-out for the Old Lady's opening two Serie A matches, the session was another step towards full fitness as he looks to return to work.
  
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• Steve Smith returns to frustrate England alongside Marnus Labuschagne in fourth Ashes Test

  04-09-2019 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: From the miracle of Headingley to the damp squib of Old Trafford. From the greatest Test to a shortened first day of curiously lacklustre cricket.
  
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• Hull City confirm defender Angus MacDonald has been diagnosed with bowel cancer

  04-09-2019 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull City player Angus MacDonald, 26, has been diagnosed with the early stages of bowel cancer, with the club confirming news in a statement on behalf of the defender.
  
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• Joe Root's decision-making must be questioned as Jofra Archer bowls so little at Steve Smith

  04-09-2019 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: That was an incredibly difficult day to be a bowler. Manchester was blowing a gale, there was rubbish flying everywhere, and the bails had to be removed at one point.
  
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• Twitter claims it has taken action on more than 700 examples of ‘hateful conduct’

  04-09-2019 19:57
  The online platform has been urged to tackle the issue of racist abuse by Kick it Out and the PFA.
  
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• I don't want 15 minutes of fame - Ruiz plans long reign ahead of Joshua rematch

  04-09-2019 19:32
  Ahead of a rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia, heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr revealed his plan to dominate the division.
  
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• Shaun Derry back at Crystal Palace as former Eagles captain takes up coaching role in the academy 

  04-09-2019 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Crystal Palace captain Shaun Derry has rejoined the club as professional development coach within the academy.
  
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• Smith and Labuschagne lead Australia fightback on rain-hit first day of fourth Ashes Test

  04-09-2019 19:16
  Australia rallied back from 28-2 on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test.
  
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• Lingard shows off his shirts over the years... and why 'clever' Verratti was the one he wanted most

  04-09-2019 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holding up an Italy shirt acquired after an international game with England, Lingard revealed it was Italian midfield star Marco Verratti who had left the biggest impression on him.
  
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• Ashes blighted by windy second session at Old Trafford

  04-09-2019 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Smith would have expected a day of fending off fearsome Jofra Archer bouncers on his Ashes return at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
  
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• West Ham news: Winger Michail Antonio aims for December return after surgery on hamstring injury 

  04-09-2019 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michail Antonio hopes to be back in action in December after undergoing hamstring surgery. Antonio went under the knife on Tuesday.
  
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• Khabib entertains at open workout in Abu Dhabi ahead of first fight since beating Conor McGregor

  04-09-2019 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The open training session, held at the the Yas Mall, did not involve sparring as Khabib stated he was still trying to make weight ahead of Saturday's contest.
  
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• Arsenal news: Granit Xhaka hits back at critics after north London derby draw with Tottenham

  04-09-2019 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has made clear he has little time for the people criticising his performance in the north London derby.
  
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• Twitter defends much criticised abuse policy after Paul Pogba and Tammy Abraham were targeted 

  04-09-2019 17:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Several Premier League footballers, including Manchester United's Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, have been the subject of racial abuse on the platform.
  
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• Solskjaer's hairdryer and Pogba's unhappiness: The cracks appearing at Manchester United

  04-09-2019 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN: With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already pulling out the hairdryer and top stars set to move on, Sportsmail assesses how the cracks are appearing at Old Trafford.
  
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• Rugby news: Gregor Townsend rings changes for Scotland's World Cup warm-up clash against Georgia 

  04-09-2019 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gregor Townsend has wrapped a number of his key men up in cotton wool after leaving them out of Scotland's World Cup send-off with Georgia at Murrayfield on Friday night.
  
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• Swansea news: Former midfielder Leon Britton as club's first sporting director

  04-09-2019 16:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea have appointed former midfielder Leon Britton as the club's first sporting director. Britton has been working as an advisor to the club's board since retiring as a player in 2018.
  
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• Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson names the finest save of his career to date

  04-09-2019 16:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has looked back upon his career so far and decided which save sticks out above all others.
  
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• Tottenham news: Hugo Lloris insists Spurs have no chance of winning Premier League

  04-09-2019 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hugo Lloris has admitted that Tottenham will not win the Premier League this season and must continue improving to challenge the top two consistently.
  
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• Barcelona news: Luiz Suarez did not want to leave home after Champions League exit to Liverpool 

  04-09-2019 15:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luis Suarez has revealed he and his Barcelona team-mates struggled to recover from their shock defeat by Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final second-leg leg last season.
  
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• Nicklas Bendtner caught missing several shots in Copenhagen shooting practice

  04-09-2019 15:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicklas Bendtner once described himself as the best striker in the world but judging by the latest footage of him training with Copenhagen, he isn't even the best striker there.
  
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• The Five Pointer: Owen slams Beckham, plus Arsene Wenger's return to management

  04-09-2019 15:38
  Yahoo Sport's daily video round-up of the day’s major stories.
  
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• Fans can't believe Leyton Orient striker's embarrassing miss on the goal-line in FA Trophy win 

  04-09-2019 15:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leyton Orient fans were left perplexed by striker James Alabi's miss from a yard out in their Leasing.com Trophy win against Southend United on Tuesday night.
  
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• Formula One news: Hamilton handed boost as Verstappen sent to back of grid for Italian Grand Prix

  04-09-2019 15:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton's almost inevitable march to a sixth world championship has been given another boost after it was revealed Max Verstappen will start this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at back of the field.
  
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• Manchester United news: Paul Scholes claims his former side have to be written off for TWO YEARS

  04-09-2019 15:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that his former club are at least two years away from challenging for the Premier League title.
  
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• Rangers fan, 15, charged by police over disgusting taunt to Scott Brown about his late sister

  04-09-2019 15:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old Rangerssupporter has been charged by police after taunting Celtic midfielder Scott Brown about his late sister after the Old Firm derby.
  
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