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Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring against Manchester City on January 08, 2012.Steven Gerrard of England speaks with Raheem Sterling of England after he was shown a red card during the International friendly match between England and Ecuador at Sun Life Stadium on June 4, 2014
Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring against Manchester City on January 08, 2012.Rooney wants Man Utd captaincy
Milan striker Mario Balotelli misses a penalty against Napoli on September 22, 2013Galliani: 'Balotelli staying at Milan'
Steven Gerrard of England speaks with Raheem Sterling of England after he was shown a red card during the International friendly match between England and Ecuador at Sun Life Stadium on June 4, 2014Sterling: 'England will learn lessons'
Germany's defender and captain Philipp Lahm (front-R) holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates on with his teammates after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final on July 13, 2014Lahm decided to retire before World Cup
Alan Pardew manager of Newcastle United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Newcastle United at KC Stadium on March 1, 2014Pardew targeting Champions League
Kevin Strootman of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 25, 2013Garcia: 'Strootman going nowhere'
Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on April 20, 2014Ramsey: 'Arsenal encouraged by German trio'
Cesar of Brazil gestures during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group A match between Italy and Brazil on June 22, 2013QPR recall Cesar

Cricket

Jos Buttler of England takes part in a wicketkeeping drill during a nets session at Sir Viv Richards Cricket Ground on February 24, 2014Buttler: 'I won't change style'
Luke Wright of Sussex hits out while Mark Wallace of Glamorgan looks on during the Natwest T20 Blast match between Sussex Sharks and Glamorgan at The BrightonAndHoveJobs.com County Ground on July 15, 2014T20 Blast roundup: Sussex in record run chase

Cycling

England cyclist Jason Kenny on July 24, 2014Kenny: 'It could have gone either way'
England cyclist Jason Kenny on July 24, 2014Kenny: 'Strange getting medal from Hoy'

Football

Lloyd Isgrove of Wales looks on prior to the U21 European Championship Qualifier between England and Wales at Pride Park Stadium on March 5, 2014
Lloyd Isgrove of Wales looks on prior to the U21 European Championship Qualifier between England and Wales at Pride Park Stadium on March 5, 2014Result: Saints maintain 100% pre-season record
Sports Mole logoReed commits future to Southampton
Bebe celebrates scoring his first Manchester United goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers.Benfica confirm Bebe signing
Cardiff striker Frazier Campbell wheels away to celebrate his goal against Man City on August 25, 2013Palace beat Leicester to Campbell signing
West Ham United's English striker Andy Carroll celebrates celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Hull City at the Boleyn Ground, Upton Park, in East London, England, on March Ashton: 'Carroll will return stronger'
Calum Chambers of Southampton celebrates the second goal during the pre season friendly match between EHC Hoensbroek and Southampton at Sportpark De Dem on July 15, 2014Report: Arsenal agree fee for Chambers

Swimming

Dan Wallace celebrates winning gold for Scotland in the 400m individual medley on July 25, 2014Result: Scotland's Wallace secures gold medal
Leiston Pickett of Australia celebrates winning the gold medal in the Women's 50m Breaststroke Final on July 25, 2014Pickett 'never expected to win'
Chris Walker-Hebborn takes off at the start of the men's 100m backstroke final on July 25, 2014Walker-Hebborn: 'Win sticks two fingers up to doubters'

Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP (L) celebrates on the podium with second placed Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP after the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 30, 2014Azerbaijan to host European GP in 2016
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2014Hamilton tops standings in second practice

Football

Didier Drogba, then of Chelsea, celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Champions League on April 30, 2008.
Didier Drogba, then of Chelsea, celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Champions League on April 30, 2008.Mourinho hails Drogba return
Patrick van Aanholt of the Netherlands during the UEFA European U21 Championships Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Ha Moshava Stadium on June 12, 2013 Sunderland sign Van Aanholt from Chelsea
Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Southampton during their Premier League match on December 29, 2013Osman wants Lukaku return
Souza Orestes Romulo of Hellas Verona celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match on May 5, 2014Report: Juventus line up Romulo swoop
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Joanna Rowsell competes during the women's 3000m individual pursuit qualifying on July 25, 2014England's Chris Walker-Hebborn looks on during the men's 4x100m freestyle relay heat on July 25, 2014Australia's Annette Edmondson competes in the 300m individual pursuit qualifying on July 25, 2014
Football
Juventus' Arturo Vidal celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Fiorentina during their Europa League match on March 13, 2014
Vidal rules out Manchester United switch
Juventus star Arturo Vidal pours cold water on the speculation linking him with a big-money switch to Manchester United.
 Danny Welbeck of Manchester United celebrates after scoring during the internationaly friendly match in Hong Kong on July 29, 2013
Half-Time Report: Man Utd leading Galaxy at interval
Manchester United cruise into a 3-0 lead at the halfway stage of their meeting with Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl.
Ashton: 'Carroll will return stronger'Pardew targeting Champions LeagueSterling: 'England will learn lessons'Ramsey: 'Arsenal encouraged by German trio'Lahm decided to retire before World CupLive Commentary: Sydney FC 2-0 West HamGarcia: 'Strootman going nowhere'Reed commits future to SouthamptonGalliani: 'Balotelli staying at Milan'
Report: Schneiderlin in talks with ArsenalRooney wants Man Utd captaincyMourinho: 'Shaw would have killed Chelsea'Report: Juventus line up Romulo swoopReport: Arsenal agree fee for ChambersQPR recall CesarLallana likely to miss start of seasonResult: Saints maintain 100% pre-season recordResult: Bolton denied by Richards equaliser
Rugby Union
The New Zealands rugby sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games is announced on July 7, 2014.
Hastings expecting strong sevens event
Former Scotland captain Gavin Hastings says that the Commonwealth Games' rugby sevens event will throw up some "great spectacles" over the weekend.
 Juan Smith of Toulon looks on during the Heineken Cup Final between Toulon and Saracens at the Millennium Stadium on May 24, 2014
Juan Smith close to Springboks return
South African forward Juan Smith closes in on a remarkable return to international rugby 18 months after being forced to retire through injury.
May: 'The best is yet to come'Habana could yet feature at Commonwealth GamesLondon Welsh bring in DownBurgess "proud" to represent EnglandMachete attack victims 'out for a month'Mitchell determined to succeed in Glasgow
Lund makes Sale returnRougerie, Pierre, Kayers attacked with machetesGatland: 'No rush for Anscombe'Hargreaves proud of Saracens captaincyNoakes expected to be fit for Irish openerGreenwood praises "warrior" Tindall
Tennis
Germany's Andrea Petkovic celebrates after winning a point during her French Open quarter-final against Italy's Sara Errani at the Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2014
Result: Petkovic wins Gastein title
Andrea Petkovic beats Shelby Rogers in the final of the Gastein Ladies to clinch her second title of the year.
 Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates during his Gentlemen's Singles second round match against Richard Gasquet of France on day four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on June 26, 2014
Kyrgios splits with coach
Australia's Nick Kyrgios parts ways with coach Simon Rea despite reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals earlier this month.
Djokovic pleased to return to top of rankingsDjokovic reclaims world number one spotDjokovic: 'I came through major test'Federer confident of future successFederer "can't believe" he got to five
Djokovic: "I don't know how I did it"Result: Djokovic wins thrilling Wimbledon finalKvitova pleased to handle pressureLive Commentary: Djokovic vs. Federer - as it happenedMcEnroe backs Djokovic for Wimbledon glory
Cricket
Indias Ravindra Jadeja shakes hands with Englands James Anderson after India win the match by 95 runs on the fifth day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 21, 2014
Jadeja fined over Anderson incident
Ravinda Jadeja receives a fine of 50% of his match fee after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of conduct.
 Karl Brown of Lancashire Lightning celebrates victory during The Natwest T20 Blast match between Lancashire Lightning and Birmingham Bears at the Emirates Old Trafford Ground on May 30, 2014
Result: Lightning down Jets to move four clear
Lancashire move four points clear at the summit of the T20 Blast North Division by beating Durham Jets at Old Trafford.
Buttler: 'I won't change style'T20 Blast roundup: Sussex in record run chaseSri Lanka gain advantage against South AfricaSri Lanka all out for 421Sri Lanka edge towards 400
Flower to coach England LionsResult: Surrey snatch late victory over MiddlesexHales backs Buttler to impressJayawardene sees out day for Sri LankaJayawardene century steadies SL
Off The Pitch
James Rodriguez waves to fans during his unveiling as a new Real Madrid player at the Santaigo Bernabeu stadium on July 22, 2014
Real Madrid sell 345,000 Rodriguez shirts
Real Madrid sell 345,000 James Rodriguez replica shirts in 48 hours after confirming the striker's arrival at the club.
 Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring against Manchester City on January 08, 2012.
Man Utd visit fire department
Manchester United's squad in the United States pose for photos with fire engines on a visit to Beverly Hills Fire Department.
Croatia to investigate Man City racism claimsComputer glitch gives Man Utd fans shirt discountPitch invader takes El Shaarawy selfieBarton condemns Gaza conflictChelsea's Beeney gets pie in faceKane throws first pitch at baseball gameStoke squad goes white water rafting
Ukrainian midfielder called up to armyLiverpool lay wreath for Boston bomb victimsCastano reveals breast cancer battleLampard promises to visit 9/11 memorialDurant opens basketball camp for kidsVideo: Ferdinand, Caulker perform QPR initiation songsDaley lands safely after flight problems
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton during a practice session for the German GP on July 18, 2014
Hamilton fastest in first practice
Lewis Hamilton finishes first in the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg.
 Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP (L) celebrates on the podium with second placed Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP after the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 30, 2014
Azerbaijan to host European GP in 2016
Azerbaijan will host its first Formula 1 race in 2016 after the city of Baku was chosen to succeed Valencia as the home of the European Grand Prix for next season.
Hamilton tops standings in second practiceFormula 1 to return to Mexico in 2015Magnussen '100% blameless' for Massa crashHamilton: Winning title will be "big challenge"Rosberg hails "great day" for Mercedes
Result: Rosberg wins German Grand PrixLotus confirm Maldonado stayHamilton starts German GP in 20thRosberg: "I'll focus on my own race"Hamilton vows to race despite pain
Golf
Tim Petrovic tees off on the 16th hole during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club on July 24, 2014
Petrovic, Putnam lead Canadian Open
Tim Petrovic and Michael Putnam share the lead on six-under-par after 18 holes in the Canadian Open.
 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green during the second round of The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 18, 2014
Howell: 'McIlroy can be best Brit ever'
David Howell believes that Rory McIlroy can eclipse Nick Faldo's achievements and become the greatest British golfer of all time.
McIlroy targets dominanceGarcia taking positives from OpenMcIlroy: Winning Open feels "incredible"Result: McIlroy wins first Open titleFowler out to pressure McIlroy
Garcia pessimistic over Open chancesMcIlroy extends Open leadMcIlroy delighted with formWoods: 'I wasted my chances'Open to employ two-tee start
Rugby League
Leeds Carnegie Portrait Session. Daryl Powell (Head Coach) of Leeds during a photo call at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium on August 20,2007
Powell looking to rotate squad
Daryl Powell says that managing his squad wisely across the season is the key to success for Castleford Tigers.
 Jake Webster of Castleford Tigers in action during the Super League match between Wakefield Wildcats and Castleford Tigers at Etihad Stadium on May 18, 2014
Result: Late Clare double salvages Castleford draw
Two late tries from James Clare sees Castleford Tigers salvage an 18-18 draw with Hull FC at the KC Stadium.
Result: Rhinos battle to win over SalfordResult: Saints beat Widnes to maintain top spotSimon Johnson joins RFL boardRyan ruled out for rest of seasonManuokafoa joins Widnes Vikings
Salford's Tommy Lee given one-game banGreenwood signs St Helens extensionCook makes Castleford switchResult: Salford storm past Hull KRResult: Huddersfield relegate Bradford
Boxing
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Joyce: 'It was a good way to start'
Team England boxer Joe Joyce reveals his delight after getting his Commonwealth Games challenge underway with victory over Keddy Agnes.
 Tyson Fury throws a punch at Dereck Chisora during the British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Fight between Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury at Wembley Arena on July 23, 2011
Preview: Fury, Saunders, Gethin, Eubank Jr
Sports Mole previews the bill, promoted by Frank Warren, that is taking place at the Phones4U Arena in Manchester on Saturday evening.
Benson questions split decision lossDonnelly: 'It is my time'Samardali: 'One down, four to go'Donnelly: 'A longer fight might have been more beneficial'Clayton 'undecided' on headguard rule
Clayton: "I couldn't ask for better fans"McFadden: "This gold medal is mine"Dalton criticises headguard rule changeDalton: "I am going for gold"Fury: 'Chisora has fluffed his chance'
Snooker
Judd Trump plays a shot in his quarter final match against Neil Robertson at the Crucible Theatre on April 30, 2014
Trump through to Australian Open final
Judd Trump will face Neil Robertson in the Australian Goldfields Open final after overcoming Xiao Guodong.
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Carter diagnosed with lung cancer
Two-time World Snooker Championship runner-up Ali Carter has been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer.
Lee loses appeal against 12-year banSelby dedicates world title win to late fatherResult: Selby shocks O'Sullivan to win first world titleO'Sullivan "buzzing to be playing" O'Sullivan thrashes Hawkins to reach Crucible final
O'Sullivan surprised by "easy" winResult: Robertson sets up Trump quarter-finalAllen battles through food poisoningRoundup: Ding shock first-round casualty at CrucibleBurnett "fed up" with snooker after Crucible exit
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Swimming

10.30-12.00

Men's Heat: Para-Sport 200m Freestyle S14
Men's Heat: 100m Freestyle
Men's Heat: 50m Backstroke
Men's Heat: 200m Butterfly

Women's Heat: 200m Breaststroke
Women's Heat: 50m Butterfly
Women's Heat: 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay

19.00-21.15

Men's Semi-Final: 100m Freestyle
Men's Semi-Final: 50m Backstroke

Men's Final: Para-Sport 200m Freestyle S14
Men's Final: 100m Breaststroke
Men's Final: 200m Butterfly

Women's Semi-Final: 50m Butterfly

Women's Final: 50m Freestyle
Women's Final: 100m Backstroke
Women's Final: 200m Breaststroke
Women's Final: 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay

Boxing

13.00-17.00

Men's Preliminaries: Fly (52kg)
Men's Preliminaries: Light (60kg)
Men's Preliminaries: Light Welter (64kg)

18.30-22.30

Men's Preliminaries: Light Fly (49kg)
Men's Preliminaries: Bantam (56kg)
Men's Preliminaries: Middle (75kg)

Cycling

11.00-14.15

Men's Qualifying: Para-Sport Sprint B Tandem
Men's Qualifying: 40km Points Race

Men's Semi-Final: Para-Sport Sprint B Tandem

Women's Qualifying: Sprint

Women's Quarter-Final: Sprint

16.00-19.30

Men's Final: Para-Sport Sprint B Tandem
Men's Final: 1000m Time Trial
Men's Final: 40km Points Race

Women's Semi-Final: Sprint

Women's Final: Sprint (5th-8th)
Women's Final: 10km Scratch Race

Gymnastics

09.30-12.30

Women's Final: Apparatus - Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon

Triathlon

12.30-14.30

Team Relay Race

Rugby Union

10.30-15.00

Men's Preliminary: New Zealand vs. Canada
Men's Preliminary: Australia vs. Sri Lanka
Men's Preliminary: Kenya vs. Cook Islands
Men's Preliminary: Samoa vs. Papua New Guinea
Men's Preliminary: Wales vs. Malaysia
Men's Preliminary: South Africa vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Men's Preliminary: Canada vs. Barbados
Men's Preliminary: Australia vs. Uganda
Men's Preliminary: England vs. Sri Lanka
Men's Preliminary: New Zealand vs. Scotland
Men's Preliminary: Papua New Guinea vs. Malaysia
Men's Preliminary: Cook Islands vs. Trinidad and Tobago

18.00-22.30

Men's Preliminary: Scotland vs. Barbados
Men's Preliminary: England vs. Uganda
Men's Preliminary: Wales vs. Papua New Guinea
Men's Preliminary: Samoa vs. Malaysia
Men's Preliminary: South Africa vs. Cook Islands
Men's Preliminary: Kenya vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Men's Preliminary: New Zealand vs. Barbados
Men's Preliminary: Sri Lanka vs. Uganda
Men's Preliminary: Canada vs. Scotland
Men's Preliminary: Samoa vs. Wales
Men's Preliminary: England vs. Australia
Men's Preliminary: South Africa vs. Kenya

Weightlifting

10.00-12.00

Men's Preliminaries: 69kg Group B

15.30-18.00

Women's Finals: 58kg Group A

19.30-22.00

Men's Finals: 69kg Group A

Judo

10.00-16.00

Men's Preliminaries, QF, SF and Repechage: -90kg
Men's Preliminaries, QF, SF and Repechage: -100kg
Men's Preliminaries, QF, SF and Repechage: +100kg

Women's Preliminaries, QF, SF and Repechage: -78kg
Women's Preliminaries, QF, SF and Repechage: +78kg

18.00-20.45

Men's Bronze Medal Contest: -90kg
Men's Bronze Medal Contest: -100kg
Men's Bronze Medal Contest: +100kg

Men's Gold Medal Contest: -90kg
Men's Gold Medal Contest: -100kg
Men's Gold Medal Contest: +100kg

Women's Bronze Medal Contest: -78kg
Women's Bronze Medal Contest: +78kg

Women's Gold Medal Contest: -78kg
Women's Gold Medal Contest: +78kg

Shooting

08.45-18.00

Men's Qualification: Skeet
Men's Qualification: 10m Air Pistol

Men's Final: Skeet
Men's Final: 10m Air Pistol

Women's Qualification: 25m Pistol
Women's Qualification: 10m Air Rifle

Women's Final: 25m Pistol
Women's Final: 10m Air Rifle

Open Final: Queen's Prize Pairs

Hockey

09.00-12.30

Men's Preliminary: New Zealand vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Men's Preliminary: Malaysia vs. Canada

14.00-17.30

Men's Preliminary: Australia vs. Wales
Men's Preliminary: India vs. Scotland

Badminton

09.00-12.30

Mixed Preliminaries: Group Play Stage

18.30-22.30

Mixed Quarter-Finals

Squash

12.30-16.30

Men's Preliminaries: Singles Classic Plate Round of 16
Men's Preliminaries: Singles Consolation Plate Round of 16

Men's Quarter-Finals: Singles

Women's Quarter-Finals: Singles Consolation Plate.

18.00-21.00

Men's Quarter-Finals: Singles
Men's Quarter-Finals: Singles Classic Plate
Men's Quarter-Finals: Singles Plate
Men's Quarter-Finals: Singles Consolation Plate

Women's Quarter-Finals: Singles
Women's Quarter-Finals: Singles Plate

Netball

09.30-13.00

Women's Preliminary: Australia vs. England
Women's Preliminary: Scotland vs. New Zealand

15.00-20.30

Women's Preliminary: South Africa vs. Barbados
Women's Preliminary: Saint Lucia vs. Malawi
Women's Preliminary: Wales vs. Trinidad and Tobago

Table Tennis

09.30-14.30

Men's Quarter-Finals: Team

Men's Classification: Team

Women's Quarter-Finals: Team

Women's Classification: Team

16.00-21.00

Men's Quarter-Finals: Team

Men's Classification: Team

Women's Semi-Finals: Team

Women's Classification: Team

Lawn Bowls

08.45-15.00

Men's Preliminaries: Pairs Round 5
Men's Preliminaries: Triples Round 5

Women's Preliminaries: Singles Round 5
Women's Preliminaries: Fours Round 5

Mixed Pairs Bronze Medal Match: Para-Sport B2/B3
Mixed Pairs Gold Medal Match: Para-Sport B2/B3

16.45-19.45

Men's Quarter-Finals: Pairs
Men's Quarter-Finals: Triples

Women's Quarter-Finals: Singles
Women's Quarter-Finals: Fours

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