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FC Astra Giurgiu v Celtic: Europa League – live!Minute-by-minute report: Follow all the action from Romania, with Toby Moses -
England call up West Brom striker Saido Berahino for Euro 2016 qualifierSaido Berahino has been called up by England for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia and the friendly with Scotland -
Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic reopens Liverpool tensions with ‘defending’ jibeHaving been accused of ‘parking two buses’ at Anfield last season, Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic suggested sides must ‘know how to defend’ to deliver the solidity lacking in Liverpool’s current game
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Jenson Button unable to comment on whether he will lose McLaren driveJenson Button remained tight lipped on reports he is to lose his drive at McLaren come the season’s end -
Sam Warburton: ‘Sometimes I struggle to shampoo my head it’s hurting so bad’Sam Warburton’s prowess and bravery at the breakdown will be key to Wales’s hopes of ending their miserable run against Australia and the captain tells Sean Ingle fitness will also be pivotal
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Dave Attwood picked for England side to face the All BlacksDave Attwood has been chosen for the England side to face the All Blacks at Twickenham after his wife gave birth to their first child
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Horse racing tips: Friday 7 NovemberFriday tips: The Lucinda Russell-trained One For Arthur at Hexham rates the best bet of the day
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NFL reveals 2015 Wembley fixtures – including back-to-back SundaysWembley will host NFL games on back-to-back Sundays as well as being the venue for an inter-divisional match next year
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Patrick Reed faces fine after outburst at Champions eventPatrick Reed is likely to be disciplined by the PGA Tour after a foul-mouthed outburst in the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai
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Sachin Tendulkar launches his autobiography – video
Sachin Tendulkar looks back over his career at the launch of his autobiography, Playing It My Way
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Robbie Henshaw replaces Gordon D’Arcy at centre for IrelandThe Connacht centre Robbie Henshaw has replaced Gordon D’Arcy at 12 in the Ireland side to face South Africa on Saturday
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Remembering England's win over the All Blacks at Twickenham in 1983New Zealand had not lost in England since 1936, but Maurice Colclough’s try helped the hosts to an unlikely 15-9 victory
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Ian Poulter makes sound start in China in bid to go up in the worldHaving fallen to 44th in the world rankings, Ian Poulter is desperate to end a disappointing year on a high note
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Talking Horses: Best bets for Thursday plus our tipping competitionChris Cook and Tony Paley: Simonsig, ante-post favourite for the King George, has been earmarked to return to the racecourse at Huntingdon next month
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FA Cup first-round memories, the All Blacks in England and magic MisbahClassic YouTube: This week’s roundup also has another Nascar WWE impersonation, Marco van Basten’s Serie A goals and Rikk Wilde!
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Sonny Bill Williams will play for All Blacks against EnglandSonny Bill Williams will face England at the weekend while Aaron Cruden has won the No10 jersey
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Sean McMahon wins Wallabies place for Wales TestSean McMahon’s rise continues after the flanker was named to make his Australia debut against Wales
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Why an Ashes victory could end Michael Clarke's Australia careerRonan O’Connell: The Australia captain has endured a lean spell and beating England on home turf would be an ideal way to bow out
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Pete Smith: The influence of Australian football’s greatest figure is still being felt 10 years after his deathJohnny Warren's legacy is still impossible to quantify
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Sean McMahon wins Wallabies place for Wales TestSean McMahon’s rise continues after the flanker was named to make his Australia debut against Wales
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Josh Kennedy signs for Melbourne City as marquee playerDavid Villa may have gone for the time being but Melbourne City have signed another international striker: Josh Kennedy
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Rilee Rossouw helps South Africa to T20 win over AustraliaAaron Finch was almost burned by a pitchside fire display as South Africa made short work of Australia
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Western Sydney Wanderers court Australia's Asian football fansJoe Gorman: Next year’s Asian Cup is a superb way for clubs to attract Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese and Malaysian supporters
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Stephen Milne rape charges droppedRape charges against former St Kilda player Stephen Milne have been dropped and he has pleaded guilty to sexual assault
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Australia again as Jake Ball lines up for Wales – the land of his fatherLuke Charteris’s unavailability has opened the door for Jake Ball to win a sixth cap when Australia take to the Millennium Stadium
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Horse racing industry rejects Melbourne Cup cruelty claimsThe racing industry has rejected claims of cruelty after two horses died in the Melbourne Cup earlier this week
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Set of Six: Moment of truth for England and Steve McNamaraAndy Wilson: England players have chance to reach Four Nations final and salvage their coach’s reputation at the end of a fine tournament
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A-League form rewarded in Socceroos squad for Japan friendlyAnge Postecoglou has named his Socceroos squad for the match against Japan later this month
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Al Hilal anger 'of no interest' to Wanderers, says Tony PopovicWestern Sydney coach Tony Popovic has dismissed Al Hilal’s call for an investigation into the Asian Champions League final
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Don't judge my captaincy of Australia on two Tests, says Michael ClarkeMichael Clarke was bemused after being asked if he fears for his job following Australia’s defeat to Pakistan
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Wales do the hard yards in bid to last pace against AustraliaWales have changed their selection policy and modified their training regime as they look to beat a major southern hemisphere nation
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All Blacks’ Read warns expansive England that errors may be costlyThe New Zealand No8 Kieran Read has said that England’s more open game could be their achilles heel at Twickenham on Saturday
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The week in Australian cricket: Chappell v TendulkarRussell Jackson: Also featuring a Shane Watson comeback; Abu Dhabi wash-up; an Aussie coach in England; and cameras on helmets
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Away Days: the Australian Boat RaceMatt Cleary: The rowing regatta helps showcase Sydney Harbour to the world but it’s not exactly a hard sell
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Graham Arnold interview: 'Sydney FC were a toxic club'Jack Kerr: The Sky Blues coach on marquee players, fixing the club’s culture and the roots of the Socceroos’ problems
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England Under-21s to face Italy, Portugal and Sweden in Euro finalsEngland will face Italy, Portugal and Sweden in the group stage of next summer’s European Under-21 Championship finals in the Czech Republic
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Everton v Lille: Europa League – live!Minute-by-minute report: Will Everton take three points from Lille in their Eurpoa League encounter? Join Paul Doyle to find out
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Clip of 1936 Berlin Olympics in new Greek tourism film ‘an oversight’Critics deplore Leni Riefenstahl footage of Hitler games in promotional video – as ministry stresses mistake should not detract from Greek tourism success
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Euro 2016: Roy Hodgson calls up Saido Berahino for Slovenia match – video
England manager Roy Hodgson announces the England squad for upcoming internationals against Slovenia and Scotland
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Kevin Berry obituaryOther lives: Arts journalist whose passion for dance led to him working for the Stage and Dancing Times
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Football Weekly Extra: CSKA Moscow leave Manchester City on the brink
Podcast: The podders look back on a miserable week in Europe for England's elite, and then preview a busy weekend of action
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Carrying on like cross toddlersIn today’s Fiver: Manchester City’s acts of daftness and Neil Warnock’s refusal to help our Quote of the Day section
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BBC returns to FA Cup after six-year absence promising a great showThe BBC said it will pull out the stops for the weekend’s FA Cup ties, starting with Warrington Town against Exeter City
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Former Barcelona club president José Nuñez must serve two years in prisonThe former Barcelona club president José Nuñez has lost his final appeal against a court verdict that sentenced him to two years and two months in prison after being found guilty of bribing tax inspectors
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Horse racing tips: Friday 7 NovemberFriday tips: The Lucinda Russell-trained One For Arthur at Hexham rates the best bet of the day
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NFL reveals 2015 Wembley fixtures – including back-to-back SundaysWembley will host NFL games on back-to-back Sundays as well as being the venue for an inter-divisional match next year
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Barcelona wasted no time against Ajax, says Luis Enrique – video
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he is pleased with his team's 2-0 victory against Ajax on Wednesday
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Carrying on like cross toddlersIn today’s Fiver: Manchester City’s acts of daftness and Neil Warnock’s refusal to help our Quote of the Day section
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FA Cup first-round memories, the All Blacks in England and magic MisbahClassic YouTube: This week’s roundup also has another Nascar WWE impersonation, Marco van Basten’s Serie A goals and Rikk Wilde!
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Sport picture of the day: the moody Mediterranean Sea
A fantastic shot of a windsurfer amidst the waves of the imposing Mediterranean sea, off the northern coast of Italy near Aurelia
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It’s a new dayIn today’s Fiver: Man names team. Plus: attempted manslaughter, the riot police and drug trafficking. All aboard the chuckle bus
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The week in Australian cricket: Chappell v TendulkarRussell Jackson: Also featuring a Shane Watson comeback; Abu Dhabi wash-up; an Aussie coach in England; and cameras on helmets
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Away Days: the Australian Boat RaceMatt Cleary: The rowing regatta helps showcase Sydney Harbour to the world but it’s not exactly a hard sell
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The gifs that keep on giving: Andy Murray, Miralem Pjanic and crazy golf
The gifs that keep on giving The gifs that keep on giving: Andy Murray, Miralem Pjanic and crazy golf
Featuring hand gestures, a pass that deserved a goal, a race that was over before it started and keep-ups with golf clubs
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Like a confused dog who has misplaced his squeaky boneIn today’s Fiver: $tevie Mbe, a raging Granada coach and much more
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Sport picture of the day: an ice hockey double-take
A nice juxtaposition in the Ontario Hockey League, courtesy of a perfectly placed advertising hoarding in front of the Ottawa 67s' team bench
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Bears, woods, popes and pointy hatsIn today’s Fiver: Manchester City, Tom Ince, time-travel with Raúl and more
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Gullit, Lombardo, robotic dolphins and surfing at 1,000 frames per secondClassic YouTube: This week’s round-up also features frustrated tennis players, a rabona American football kick-off and much more
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Arrogant and lazy Premier League pitchesIn today’s Fiver: lame Spurs excuses, lame comments from an FA official and lame football PhDs
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Notes from the Pavilion – the week in Australian cricketRussell Jackson: Addressing Australia’s spin conundrum; Warriors sizzle in the barbie cup; KP goes clubbing in Victoria; Stones roll into Bowral; mother pads up
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Away Days: Watching David Villa in MelbourneEven in the Melbourne derby warm-up it was obvious David Villa was the best player on the park so it’s a mighty shame the A-League is about to bid him a premature farewell, writes SB Tang
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BBC returns to FA Cup after six-year absence promising a great showThe BBC said it will pull out the stops for the weekend’s FA Cup ties, starting with Warrington Town against Exeter City
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The Secret Footballer: it will be love and hate with the fans, so just accept itIn an extract from his new book, The Secret Footballer explains why players are damned if they do … and damned if they don’t
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Football transfer rumours: Manchester United in for Bruno Martins Indi?Joel Campbell to leave Arsenal? | Man City to offer Marco Reus £180,000-a-week? | Jermaine Defoe to QPR – for £10m?
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Australia again as Jake Ball lines up for Wales – the land of his fatherLuke Charteris’s unavailability has opened the door for Jake Ball to win a sixth cap when Australia take to the Millennium Stadium
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Chris Robshaw calls on England fans to make Twickenham a fortressEngland captain has told supporters to put pressure on opponents with less than one year to go to World Cup
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Jack Crawford set for Wembley homecoming with Dallas CowboysJack Crawford tells Sachin Nakrani that he is relishing the chance to play on home soil in the NFL at Wembley
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Western Sydney Wanderers court Australia's Asian football fansJoe Gorman: Next year’s Asian Cup is a superb way for clubs to attract Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese and Malaysian supporters
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London in pole position to extend World Tour Finals love affairThe season-ending event may move abroad one day but the capital’s pull remains strong and the dome is its rightful home
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Israel Dagg: ‘We’re All Blacks 24/7 and everyone’s equal in this team’New Zealand remain the standard bearers in world rugby and Israel Dagg tells Michael Aylwin that collective responsibility helps to set the All Blacks apart
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Masterplan going wrong for Manchester City and Manuel PellegriniPaul Wilson: City are being outplayed and outthought in the Champions League and desperately need a domestic win at QPR to help right a tilting ship
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Ex-Manchester United manager David Moyes in talks with Real SociedadReal Sociedad say they are talking to former Manchester United coach David Moyes about the managerial vacancy at the Spanish club
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Featuring: a player trying to make you look stupid, an ear-cupper and some mischievous scamps
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Football Weekly Extra: CSKA Moscow leave Manchester City on the brink
Podcast: The podders look back on a miserable week in Europe for England's elite, and then preview a busy weekend of action
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Former Barcelona club president José Nuñez must serve two years in prisonThe former Barcelona club president José Nuñez has lost his final appeal against a court verdict that sentenced him to two years and two months in prison after being found guilty of bribing tax inspectors
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Barcelona wasted no time against Ajax, says Luis Enrique – video
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he is pleased with his team's 2-0 victory against Ajax on Wednesday
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready to return for PSG against league leaders MarseilleParis Saint-Germain are hopeful that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make his return against the league leaders Marseille on Sunday night
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Bundesliga this week: can Dortmund surprise high-flying Gladbach?Dortmund are into the bottom two after defeat at Bayern Munich, Gladbach show they are title challengers with latest victory while SC Paderborn are chasing a place in Europe after a surprising start
England need mixture of Roundheads and Cavaliers to beat All Blacks