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• DON'T HOLD BACK: Clement vows to start on the front foot at Hampden in bid to claim his first Old Firm victory

  14-12-2024 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Clement will demand his players play on the front foot from the first whistle in a bid to finally topple Celtic in this afternoon's Premier Sports Cup final.
  
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• Rodri 'could return for Manchester City THIS season' - as injured Ballon d'Or winner 'starts running again' after knee surgery

  14-12-2024 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rodri could target a return with Manchester City before the end of the Premier League season with the injured star beginning to run during his rehabilitation, according to reports.
  
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• Archie Gray reveals how he feels playing at centre-back as Ange Postecoglou turns to him in unfamiliar role amid injury crisis - and the Spurs teen could become impossible to dislodge

  14-12-2024 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: As Postecoglou was demanding senior players step up and take responsibility, Archie Gray was inadvertently proving the point by promising to study hard for a new role.
  
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• Brisbane washout on opening day of play set to cost Cricket Australia $1 million in ticket refunds

  14-12-2024 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brisbane's rain has poured cold water on the start of the Gabba Test - and is set to be very costly for Cricket Australia.
  
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• 'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'

  14-12-2024 23:44 via bbc.com
  
  With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone.
  
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• Bristol bottom of Pool 2 after loss at La Rochelle

  14-12-2024 23:42 via bbc.com
  
  La Rochelle condemn Bristol Bears to a second successive Investec Champions Cup defeat with a bonus-point victory at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
  
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• Former England manager Gareth Southgate 'will receive knighthood in New Year Honours List'... five months after the Three Lions' heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain

  14-12-2024 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former England boss Gareth Southgate will receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours List for his work with the national team, according to a report.
  
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• Idah admits scoring on derby debut helped settle the nerves after being 'unable to breathe'

  14-12-2024 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Adam Idah was pitched into the maelstrom of his Old Firm debut back in April, he admits he feared it was going to drag him under.
  
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• Tavatanakit & Knapp lead mixed PGA/LPGA Tour event

  14-12-2024 23:32 via bbc.com
  
  Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp post a six-under-par 66 to open a two-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples, Florida.
  
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• Dombrandt and Murley hat-tricks as Quins rout Stormers

  14-12-2024 23:27 via bbc.com
  
  Alex Dombrandt and Cadan Murley hat-tricks punish a weakened Stormers side as Harlequins kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign.
  
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• Bochum keeper hit by lighter at Union Berlin so teams agree to play out draw

  14-12-2024 23:18
  
  Goalkeeper struck in stoppage time with score at 1-1Referee takes teams off, then Bochum put striker in goalBochum will protest to the German football association after their goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a lighter in their Bundesliga draw at Union Berlin on Saturday, with the teams later returning to the pitch to finish the match without trying to score.With the game level at 1-1 and added time ticking down, the 31-year-old Drewes was hit by a lighter thrown from the crowd, causing him t
  
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• Pollard inspires Tigers to eight-try win over Sharks

  14-12-2024 23:17 via bbc.com
  
  Handre Pollard marks his return to the side with a 17-point haul as Leicester Tigers cruise past Sharks to kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign.
  
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• Best save ever? - but Martinez can't stop 'huge moment' for Forest

  14-12-2024 23:14 via bbc.com
  
  'Magician' Emiliano Martinez pulled off an 'incredible' save for Aston Villa but it could not prevent Nottingham Forest enjoying a 'special moment'.
  
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• Premier League champion breaks down in tears as he waves farewell to his boyhood club after playing his final home game

  14-12-2024 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 39-year-old made 702 appearances across 18 seasons for the club, winning four Europa League titles, a UEFA Super Cup and two Copa Del Rey trophies in that time.
  
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• Lucas Paqueta 'is interested in a return to his boyhood club Flamengo in January' - but the deal 'could scupper West Ham's transfer plans'

  14-12-2024 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If given the option, the report states Paqueta would prefer a move to Flamengo, where he made 95 appearances in all competitions before departing for AC Milan.
  
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• Man City looking into Pogba move - Sunday's gossip

  14-12-2024 23:00 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester City weigh up a move for Paul Pogba, Newcastle United interested in West Ham's Mohammed Kudus, Bayern Munich rule out signing a Harry Kane replacement in January, plus more.
  
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• Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo responds to bombshell rumour regarding his return to motorsport

  14-12-2024 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Ricciardo has responded to an F1 rumour as speculation continues to swirl around the future of the former VCARB and Red Bull driver.
  
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• Darts world No 1 Luke Humphries insists his oche bromance with 'little brother' Luke Littler can dominate the sport for a decade

  14-12-2024 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luke Humphries has outlined his ambition to build a long-lasting legacy with his 'little brother' Luke Littler ahead of the 2025 PDC World Championship getting underway on Sunday.
  
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• Former championship-winning Georgia football player Gleaton Jones dies at age 21

  14-12-2024 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A former national-championship-winning college football player from Georgia has passed away at age 21 after being with the team multiple years ago and an anticipated gradation next year.
  
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• Briton McGrillen wins PFL Europe bantamweight title

  14-12-2024 22:40 via bbc.com
  
  Britain's Lewis McGrillen knocks out Alexander Luster in the second round to win the PFL Europe bantamweight title in Lyon, France.
  
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• Michael McIntyre celebrates 25 years of stand-up comedy

  14-12-2024 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  With a special recording of Macnificent, his latest worldwide sold-out show
  
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• Ruud van Nistelrooy sends nine-word message to his Leicester side after 4-0 Newcastle thrashing brought flying Foxes start back down to earth

  14-12-2024 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The loss was Van Nistelrooy's first since taking over at the helm, after he led Leicester to a win in his opening game against West Ham, then a draw with Brighton five days later.
  
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• Alan Shearer reveals his 'logical' successor to Gary Lineker on Match of the Day - and insists the presenter would do a 'great job' if chosen by the BBC

  14-12-2024 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was revealed last month that Lineker would be leaving the long-running football highlights programme at the end of the season after more than 25 years in the role.
  
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• Price & Jonas both win to set up unification bout

  14-12-2024 22:17 via bbc.com
  
  Lauren Price and Natasha Jonas both successfully defended their world titles and are now expected to fight in 2025.
  
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• Donald Trump's loyal MAGA crew dominates at 125th Army-Navy game... as Joe Biden misses event AGAIN

  14-12-2024 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has taken his seat at the 125th edition of the Army-Navy game, where he's expected to be joined by Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis and Daniel Penny Penny.
  
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• Wolves fall apart AGAIN as Rayan Ait-Nouri is held back and Matheus Cunha shoves hand in official's face following late defeat to Ipswich... just days after Mario Lemina was stripped of captaincy due to Jarrod Bowen clash

  14-12-2024 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Craig Dawson restrained Ait-Nouri, who was red carded, and lifted him off the ground to carry him away from the tumult before the wing-back was forced down the tunnel.
  
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• Man City legend claims Pep Guardiola's hopes of silverware hinge on TWO key players this season

  14-12-2024 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Once the all-conquering behemoth of English football, Pep Guardiola 's side have only one win in their last 10 outings - off the back of winning their fourth straight Premier League title last season.
  
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• Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

  14-12-2024 22:00 via bbc.com
  
  The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.
  
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• 'An incredible journey' - Taylor joins list of scorers in top five tiers

  14-12-2024 21:58 via bbc.com
  
  Jack Taylor joined a select group of players when he scored an injury-time winner for Ipswich against Wolves, netting in England's top five leagues.
  
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• Haveron appointed Larne boss as Rooney takes up new role

  14-12-2024 21:57 via bbc.com
  
  Gary Haveron is appointed as Larne's new head coach following a restructure at the club.
  
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• Frustration, anger & fighting - Wolves' unity falling apart

  14-12-2024 21:56 via bbc.com
  
  The unity Gary O'Neil quickly built at Wolves is in danger of falling apart after tempers frayed again following their defeat by Ipswich.
  
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• Bill Belichick 'inquired about Jets opening' before joining North Carolina on $10m-a-year deal

  14-12-2024 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Was Bill Belichick willing to do the unthinkable and join the New York Jets? According to two reports, North Carolina's new coach was previously interested in the job opening.
  
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• ‘Don’t treat players like robots’: Sharks coach hits out after Leicester thrashing

  14-12-2024 21:41
  
  Pool 1: Leicester 56-17 SharksTigers run in eight tries against depleted teamThe Sharks head coach, John Plumtree, accused rugby’s administrators of treating South African players “like robots” after he fielded a drastically weakened team in this crushing defeat. Already severely depleted by injury, the Sharks’ options were further limited by Plumtree’s decision to leave stellar names such as Siya Kolisi, Andre Esterhuizen and Ox Nché back home in South Afric
  
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• Leaders Liverpool 'phenomenal in face of adversity'

  14-12-2024 21:27 via bbc.com
  
  Liverpool miss the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but did Arne Slot's side show title-winning character against Fulham?
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa: Anthony Elanga seals dramatic late turnaround as hosts go FOURTH above Manchester City - after Nikola Milenkovic had cancelled out Jhon Duran's opener

  14-12-2024 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Champions League football is what Aston Villa's billionaire owners crave but their efforts in this season's competition may hand Nottingham Forest an opening.
  
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• Sheffield United 2-0 Plymouth: Wayne Rooney oversees a fourth consecutive defeat before urging his disappointed players to 'keep digging in'

  14-12-2024 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NATHAN SALT AT BRAMALL LANE: All an exasperated Rooney could do at the end of this one was turn to Mike Phelan, his new assistant, and wonder just how Plymouth were on the losing side.
  
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• Nottingham Panthers retire Johnson's jersey

  14-12-2024 21:15 via bbc.com
  
  Nottingham Panthers officially retire Adam Johnson's number 47 jersey at an emotional ceremony.
  
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• GB swimmer Wood wins second World Championships bronze

  14-12-2024 21:14 via bbc.com
  
  Great Britain's Abbie Wood claims a bronze medal in the women's 400m individual medley at the World Aquatics Short Course Championships in Budapest.
  
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• 'We have to put them away' - do Arsenal need to sign a striker?

  14-12-2024 21:13 via bbc.com
  
  Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Everton on Saturday, so does Mikel Arteta need to sign a striker in January?
  
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• Is this the greatest save in Premier League history? Jamie Redknapp makes bold claim following Emiliano Martinez's heroic stop against Forest... but it's not enough to secure Aston Villa victory

  14-12-2024 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Argentine shot-stopper pulled off an outstanding reactionary save to deny Nicolas Dominguez's header from close-range at the City Ground on Saturday evening.
  
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• Manchester City 'plot STUNNING move for Paul Pogba' as Pep Guardiola searches for midfield reinforcements... but Premier League champions face one key stumbling block to secure the former United star's services

  14-12-2024 21:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City have identified Paul Pogba as a potential midfield addition amidst the club's dismal run of form but could be prevented by the player having a key issue over a move to the Etihad.
  
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• Balogun sees shades of ex-Chelsea star Drogba in Igamane and insists defeat is not an option for Rangers in League Cup final

  14-12-2024 21:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leon Balogun was talking partially tongue-in-cheek when he compared team-mate Hamza Igamane to Didier Drogba
  
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• Elanga seals comeback win over Aston Villa to send Nottingham Forest fourth

  14-12-2024 21:03
  
  Nuno Espírito Santo encouraged supporters to raise a beer to this “special” victory after late goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Anthony Elanga enabled Nottingham Forest to win this battle of the former European Cup winners and climb into the Champions League places.Forest have now matched their best start to a season since 1994‑95 as they came from behind after Jhon Durán’s third goal in a week for Aston Villa, who are winless in the last five league games t
  
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• Arne Slot makes surprise admission about his behaviour after Liverpool boss was handed a touchline ban following 'emotional' and 'frustrating' 2-2 draw with Fulham

  14-12-2024 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Dutchman was handed his third yellow card of the season after reacting frustratedly to Curtis Jones being booked for a mistimed challenge on Alex Iwobi.
  
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• College football team backs out of bowl appearance after losing over two dozen players to transfers

  14-12-2024 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  College football players opting out of bowl games has become a common ordeal as athletes try to stay healthy for the NFL Draft. But an entire team has decided to forgo its bowl appearance this year.
  
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• Amorim’s promise of jam tomorrow at Manchester United is already spread thin | Jonathan WIlson

  14-12-2024 21:00
  
  The banter era rolls on at Old Trafford and Sunday’s trip to City could be more clown-car rally than demolition derbyThere was a moment, at about 5.30pm last Saturday, when there seemed a genuine danger that Manchester United might be turning into a serious football club. But it took only two minutes and the sight of Nikola Milenkovic soaring above Lisandro Martínez for that facade to collapse. Two further weird goals later – the sort of accidents that speak of a profound care
  
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• Clement vows to start on the front foot in bid to claim first piece of silverware - and an Old Firm win - of the season

  14-12-2024 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Clement will demand his players play on the front foot from the first whistle in a bid to finally topple Celtic in this afternoon's Premier Sports Cup final.
  
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• Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - Premier League RECAP: Hosts bounce back from VAR heartbreak to climb ABOVE Manchester City into the top four

  14-12-2024 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, updates and live score from the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa at the City Ground.
  
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• Arne Slot hails Liverpool's character and insists he 'couldn't have asked for more' from his players... despite dropping points in the title race after the Reds' 2-2 draw against Fulham

  14-12-2024 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Saturday, Arne Slot hailed Liverpool for showing the character of champions as the league leaders twice fought from behind to draw with Fulham despite an early red card.
  
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• Revealed: How Premier League and TV broadcasters will further protect pundits amid fears 'it is only a matter of time' before ex-pro is attacked following Roy Keane altercation with Ipswich fan

  14-12-2024 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The move comes amid concerns raised by insiders that it is 'just a matter of time' until a pundit is physically attacked at a Premier League game.
  
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