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Fans will not like Mourinho’s criticism – but he has a pointMourinho’s moan about the poor atmosphere at Old Trafford against Hull had some justification yet was designed to produce a reaction against Liverpool -
Rose's no show just another sign of the Knicks' dysfunctionThe former league MVP’s unexcused absence is a warning to the franchise that their win-now mentality could end up costing them dearly
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Allen crashes into coach then injures head on Duke road returnIn his first true road game since coming back from a suspension for tripping an opponent, Duke’s Grayson Allen was in the middle of the action once again
major league soccer
soccer
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Manchester City charged in relation to FA rules on anti-dopingManchester City have been charged by the FA for failing to ensure their ‘club whereabouts’ information was accurate
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United fans won't like Mourinho’s moan – but he has a pointMourinho’s moan about the poor atmosphere at Old Trafford against Hull had some justification yet was designed to produce a reaction against Liverpool
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Everton agree £10.4m fee for Standard Liège striker BelfodilEverton are close to competing a move for Algerian striker Ishak Belfodil after agreeing a £10.4m fee
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Makelele finds new role as Clement’s assistant coachFormer Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has been appointed assistant coach at Swansea, the Premier League club have announced
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around the world
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Eddie Jones forced to rebuild England scrum as injury problems biteJoe Marler and Mako Vunipola will both miss opening Six Nations games with Leicester prop Ellis Genge expected to be recalled to squad
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Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Don Cossack retired after new injury setbackTrainer Gordon Elliott has called time on Don Cossack’s career after the chaser sustained a tendon injury when being prepared for the Punchestown Festival
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across the country
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From Tiger Woods to the Solheim Cup: 10 golfing hopes for the year aheadHere are some hopes and ambitions – with varying confidence – for golf in 2017
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Gennady Golovkin looking to take out Canelo frustrations on Danny JacobsBryan Armen Graham: Golovkin is unhappy that a superfight with Canelo has been tabled yet again, which could spell bad news for stand-in Danny Jacobs
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regulars
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Gifs that keep on givingGifs that keep on givingThe gifs that keep on giving: Marcelo, touchline technique and espionageFeaturing a perfect first touch from the Real Madrid left-back, a creative golf swing, a UFC fighter who can dodge and a basketball player who should learn
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Forgotten storiesForgotten storiesThe forgotten story of … Jeff Hall, the footballer whose death turned tide against polioIt took the sudden passing of the 28-year-old England right-back in 1959 to get typists, secretaries, clerks, schoolboys and the rock’n’roll generation pouring into clinics for inoculation
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José Mourinho: Manchester United fans must improve for Liverpool match – videoJosé Mourinho says both the players and fans need to improve if they are to beat Liverpool on Sunday, following their 2-0 first-leg victory in the EFL Cup semi-final against Hull on Tuesday
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Dakar Rally 2017: stages one to eight – in picturesAll the best images from this year’s Dakar Rally as it winds its way through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina
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Millwall fans voice their fears around controversial Den plans – videoWe talk to some of the people at the heart of the issue around the planned compulsory purchase of land around The Den
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The Best Fifa World Football Awards 2016 – in picturesThe Getty Images photographers Mike Hewitt and Alexander Hassenstein were assigned to take pictures of all the leading contenders and winners of The Best Fifa Football Awards 2016 in Zurich
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Staff at Bristol sports bar pull off amazing trick shot – videoStaff at Bristol’s Allstars Sports Bar pull off a breathtaking trick shot
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World Cup expansion to 48 teams from 2026 confirmed – video reportThe Fifa council has unanimously approved Gianni Infantino’s plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from 2026
the big picture
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Theaux launches himself downhillSkiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads, as illustrated by Adrien Theaux as he sets off from the stating gates during the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup downhill training session
NFL divisional round The teams best placed to score an upset