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Neil Lennon handed one-match touchline ban
Hibernian manager Neil Lennon is handed a one-match touchline ban after being sent to the stands in his first competitive game in charge of the team.Jul 15, 12:12
Jurgen Klopp not satisfied by Fleetwood Town rout
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that there is plenty of room for improvement despite his side thrashing Fleetwood Town 5-0 in a pre-season match.Jul 13, 20:26
Liverpool thrash Fleetwood Town in pre-season friendly
Roberto Firmino scores twice as Liverpool thrash Fleetwood Town 5-0 in a pre-season friendly at Highbury Stadium.Jul 13, 19:55
Live Commentary: Fleetwood Town 0-5 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 5-0 victory over Fleetwood Town as the Reds make it two wins from two in pre-season with a rout at Highbury Stadium.Jul 13, 17:00
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Jessica Ennis-Hill eyes "greatest achievement"
Reigning Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill believes that successfully defending her title in Rio this summer would be one of her "greatest achievements".Jul 13, 14:58
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe 'passes Bournemouth medical'
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe reportedly passes his medical at Bournemouth ahead of a proposed £15m move to the Vitality Stadium.Jul 13, 14:44
Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain 'turns down lucrative China move'
Napoli striker and rumoured Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain reportedly turns down an £800,000-a-week contract to join Hebei China Fortune.Jul 13, 14:33
Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-HIll, Greg Rutherford named in Team GB athletics squad
Team GB announce an 80-strong athletics squad for the Rio Olympics, headed by 'Super Saturday' trio Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford.Jul 13, 14:18
Kevin Davies: 'Sam Allardyce would suit England'
Former Bolton and England striker Kevin Davies insists that Sam Allardyce has the "tactical nous" to succeed as the national team's manager.Jul 13, 14:01
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Rickie Fowler "excited" about Rio Olympics
Rickie Fowler is "excited" to participate at the Olympic Games despite a number of fellow high-profile golfers having pulled out of the competition.Jul 13, 13:45
Justin Rose: 'I want Olympic gold'
Justin Rose insists that becoming the first golfing gold medallist at the Olympics for 112 years is appealing to him despite a number of top players pulling out.Jul 13, 13:32
Kelvin Davis handed backroom role at Southampton
Long-serving Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is appointed the club's new football development executive.Jul 13, 13:19
Fulham to swap Jazz Richards for Cardiff City's Scott Malone?
Cardiff City and Fulham are reportedly in talks over a swap deal that would take Jazz Richards back to South Wales and send Scott Malone in the opposite direction.Jul 13, 13:06
Antoine Griezmann 'held talks with Paris Saint-Germain before signing new deal'
An advisor for Antoine Griezmann reveals that the striker held talks with Paris Saint-Germain before signing a new five-year deal with Atletico Madrid.Jul 13, 12:51
Stoke City eyeing "one or two" new signings
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates insists that the club will get moving in the transfer market over the coming months having failed to add anyone to their squad so far.Jul 13, 12:40
Manchester City 'to complete world-record John Stones deal this week'
Manchester City will reportedly wrap up a world-record £53m deal to sign John Stones from Everton in the next few days.Jul 13, 12:29
Barcelona sign Lucas Digne from Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona announce the signing of French full-back Lucas Digne from PSG on a five-year contract in a deal worth up to £17.1m.Jul 13, 12:17
Jurgen Klopp coy on Mamadou Sakho legal action
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to comment on any potential legal action Mamadou Sakho may take after being ruled out for the closing months of last season.Jul 13, 12:08
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho to miss start of season through injury
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho is expected to miss the start of the new season due to an Achilles injury.Jul 12, 22:00
Mark Warburton "thrilled" by contract extension
Rangers manager Mark Warburton is "delighted" and "thrilled" to have extended his contract at the club by a further year.Jul 12, 21:48
Sam Allardyce 'interviewed by FA for England job'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly photographed leaving the home of FA vice-chairman David Gill following an interview for the England job.Jul 12, 21:35
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Lennox Lewis backs Anthony Joshua to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Lennox Lewis backs IBF champion Anthony Joshua to become the next undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.Jul 12, 21:19
Manchester City 'step up interest in John Stones'
Manchester City reportedly step up their interest in signing England international centre-back John Stones from Everton this summer.Jul 12, 21:06
Brendan Rodgers: 'No embarrassment in Celtic defeat to Lincoln Red Imps'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists that there is "no embarrassment" for his side despite falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Gibraltan part-timers Lincoln Red Imps.Jul 12, 20:52
Birmingham City see off local rivals Solihull Moors
Birmingham City begin their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 victory over Solihull Moors courtesy of goals from Clayton Donaldson and Diego Fabbrini.Jul 12, 20:36
Barnsley ease past Guiseley in pre-season friendly
Newly-promoted Barnsley make it two wins from two in pre-season courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Guiseley.Jul 12, 20:19
Celtic stunned by Gibraltan part-timers Lincoln Red Imps
Celtic slump to one of the most embarrassing defeats in their history at the hands of Gibraltan part-timers Lincoln Red Imps in Brendan Rodgers's first match in charge.Jul 12, 19:51
Agent: 'Olivier Giroud could thrive at Napoli'
The agent of Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes that his client would be interested in a move to Napoli amid speculation of a swap deal for Gonzalo Higuain.Jul 12, 19:19
Moussa Sissoko reiterates desire to leave Newcastle United
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko reiterates his desire to leave the club this summer, despite manager Rafael Benitez insisting that he is not for sale.Jul 12, 19:03
Rafael Benitez: 'Moussa Sissoko not for sale'
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez insists that Moussa Sissoko is not for sale this summer, despite reports suggesting that the club had placed a £35m asking price on him.Jul 12, 18:52
Napoli 'want £80m for Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain'
Arsenal will reportedly need to trigger Gonzalo Higuain's release clause of around £80m if they are to sign the striker from Napoli this summer.Jul 12, 18:42
Rory McIlroy: 'I could get away with doping'
World number four golfer Rory McIlroy claims that he could get away with doping due to the lack of drug testing in the sport.Jul 12, 18:31
West Ham United sign Ashley Fletcher from Manchester United
West Ham United complete the signing of 20-year-old striker Ashley Fletcher on a four-year deal from Manchester United.Jul 12, 18:20
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James Haskell ruled out for up to six months
England and Wasps flanker James Haskell is ruled out for four to six months with the toe injury he sustained during England's second Test against Australia.Jul 12, 18:10
Preview:Fleetwood Town vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season friendly between Fleetwood Town and Liverpool at Highbury Stadium.Jul 12, 13:33
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger 'to enter Gonzalo Higuain talks'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly meet with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis this week to discuss a big-money move for striker Gonzalo Higuain.Jul 12, 13:00
Joachim Low to remain as Germany coach for 2018 World Cup
The DFB confirms that Joachim Low will remain in charge of the German national team until after the 2018 World Cup.Jul 12, 12:47
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Joe Root ready to move up to number three
England batsman Joe Root insists that he is ready to move up to number three in the batting order for the Test series against Pakistan.Jul 12, 12:35
Barcelona confirm Samuel Umtiti signing
Barcelona confirm the signing of Samuel Umtiti from Lyon on a five-year deal, with the Spanish champions paying €25m (£21.1m) for the defender.Jul 12, 12:24
Chelsea 'begin talks over N'Golo Kante move'
Chelsea reportedly begin talks with Leicester City over a potential move for France international midfielder N'Golo Kante this summer.Jul 11, 21:54
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