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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Burnley 'agree deal for Steven Defour'
Burnley reportedly agree a deal with Anderlecht to sign Belgian international midfielder Steven Defour for £7.35m.Aug 12, 19:17
Antonio Conte "excited" about new Premier League season
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is "excited" about the new season and hopes to restore his team's confidence following their disappointing 2015-16 campaign.Aug 12, 18:59
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United have no need to sell Moussa Sissoko'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez insists that the club do not need to sell reported Real Madrid target Moussa Sissoko this summer.Aug 12, 18:45
Atletico Madrid beaten on penalties in final pre-season game
Atletico Madrid are beaten by Segunda Division side Cadiz on penalties in their final pre-season match.Aug 12, 18:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fandy-murray.jpg "Andy Murray celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016")
Andy Murray edges past Steve Johnson into Olympic semi-finals
Defending champion Andy Murray edges past Steve Johnson in three sets to reach the semi-finals of the Rio Olympics.Aug 12, 18:05
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Victor Wanyama can replace Mousa Dembele'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that Mousa Dembele will be a "big loss" for his side, but backs Victor Wanyama to step up.Aug 12, 14:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fteam-gb_1.jpg "Team GB's coxless fours team celebrate victory at the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016")
Great Britain continue dominance in men's coxless fours
Great Britain win the gold medal in the men's coxless fours for the fifth Olympic Games in a row.Aug 12, 14:34
Ronald Koeman: 'I will need time at Everton'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists that he will need time to implement his ideas at the club following his summer arrival.Aug 12, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fhelen-glover-heather-stanning.jpg "Team GB's Helen Glover and Heather Stanning pose with their gold medals at the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016")
Helen Glover, Heather Stanning storm to gold in women's pair
Helen Glover and Heather Stanning storm to gold in the women's coxless pair at the Rio Olympics.Aug 12, 14:15
Middlesbrough sign Fabio da Silva from Cardiff City
Middlesbrough sign former Manchester United defender Fabio da Silva from Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee.Aug 12, 14:06
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United are title contenders'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho accuses his rivals of being "afraid" to publicly declare themselves as Premier League title contenders.Aug 12, 13:56
Chelsea confirm Bertrand Traore loan move
Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore signs a new three-year deal with the club and will spend the first of those on loan at Ajax.Aug 12, 13:46
Jurgen Klopp unsure of James Milner, Daniel Sturridge fitness
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unsure whether James Milner and Daniel Sturridge will be fit in time for their Premier League opener away to Arsenal.Aug 12, 13:37
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic an important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Nemanja Matic remains an "important" part of his plans despite speculation linking him with a move to Juventus.Aug 12, 13:27
Jose Mourinho: 'Adnan Januzaj still in my plans'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that Adnan Januzaj still has a future at the club despite being sent out on loan to Sunderland for the 2016-17 campaign.Aug 12, 13:16
Arsene Wenger: 'No urgency over Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez futures'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger calms fears over the futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, who both have just two years remaining on their contracts.Aug 12, 13:05
Claude Puel compares Nathan Redmond to Thierry Henry
Southampton manager Claude Puel believes that Nathan Redmond boasts a number of similar attributes to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.Aug 12, 12:57
Slaven Bilic: 'Andre Ayew is a game changer'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic hails new club-record signing Andre Ayew as a "game changer".Aug 12, 12:48
James Chester joins Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion
James Chester completes his move from West Bromwich Albion to Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.Aug 12, 12:35
David Moyes rules out Lamine Kone Sunderland exit
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that defender Lamine Kone will not leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Everton.Aug 12, 12:26
Paul Pogba suspended for Premier League opener
New world-record signing Paul Pogba is suspended for Manchester United's opening match of the Premier League season due to a ban carried over from his time with Juventus.Aug 12, 12:17
Adnan Januzaj joins Sunderland on loan
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj completes a season-long loan move to Sunderland, reuniting with former boss David Moyes.Aug 12, 12:01
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Great Britain outclassed by Fiji in rugby sevens final
Great Britain are forced to settle for silver as Fiji run riot to pick up the first ever Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens.Aug 11, 22:35
Borja Baston: 'Easy decision to join Swansea City'
New Swansea City striker Borja Baston insists that it was an "easy decision" for him to join the club from Atletico Madrid.Aug 11, 22:24
Jack Wilshere "happy" with Sam Allardyce appointment
England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere backs the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager of the national team.Aug 11, 22:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fteam-gb.jpg "Team GB celebrate winning the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics on August 11, 2016")
Great Britain win gold in men's team sprint
Great Britain pip New Zealand to gold in the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics.Aug 11, 21:44
Mauricio Pochettino 'wanted to kill' Spurs players after title collapse
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that he "wanted to kill" his players following their title collapse at the end of last season.Aug 11, 21:42
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Simone Biles wins Olympic gold for USA in Rio
USA's Simone Biles wins her second gold of the Rio Olympics with victory in the women's all-around gymnastics.Aug 11, 21:28
Cardiff City crash out of EFL Cup at hands of Bristol Rovers
Chris Lines scores a 115th-minute winner to hand Bristol Rovers a 1-0 win over Cardiff City in the first round of the EFL Cup.Aug 11, 21:18
AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma 'interested in Samir Nasri'
Serie A trio AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma are reportedly considering a move for £17m-rated Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri.Aug 11, 20:58
Jack Wilshere expecting "hard time" from England fans
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is expecting England's Euro 2016 flops to receive criticism from fans during the upcoming club season.Aug 11, 20:46
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Johanna Konta crashes out of Rio Olympics
Great Britain's Johanna Konta crashes out in the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics courtesy of a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Angelique Kerber.Aug 11, 20:12
Fenerbahce 'eye £20m move for Juan Mata'
Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United's £20m-rated midfielder Juan Mata this summer.Aug 11, 20:00
Francesco Guidolin: 'I respect Ashley Williams decision'
Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin pays tribute to former captain Ashley Williams following his £12m move to Everton.Aug 11, 19:49
Ronald Koeman: 'Everton only at 70%'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman admits that his side will be going into the new Premier League season short of full fitness.Aug 11, 19:35
Francesco Guidolin: 'Borja Baston will justify fee'
Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin believes that new club-record signing Borja Baston will justify his £15.5m transfer fee.Aug 11, 19:24
Ronald Koeman: 'No future for Oumar Niasse at Everton'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman confirms that striker Oumar Niasse has no future at the club.Aug 11, 19:03
Andy Murray battles past Fabio Fognini in Rio
Defending champion Andy Murray battles past Fabio Fognini to reach the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics.Aug 11, 18:45
Liverpool sign former Barcelona defender Juanma
Liverpool complete the signing of former Barcelona defender Juanma on a free transfer.Aug 11, 18:41
Great Britain through to Rio sevens final
Great Britain book their place in the first ever final of the rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics courtesy of victory over South Africa.Aug 11, 18:30
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