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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga through in straight sets
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga safely progresses into the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Inigo Cervantes.Jun 28, 12:56
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Manchester United make improved Henrikh Mkhitaryan offer
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirms that the club are considering a "much improved offer" from Manchester United for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Jun 28, 12:45
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Jason Day pulls out of Rio Olympics over Zika virus
World number one golfer Jason Day becomes the latest high-profile name to withdraw from the Olympic Games in Rio due to concerns over the Zika virus.Jun 28, 12:33
Leeds United sign striker Marcus Antonsson
Leeds United confirm the arrival of striker Marcus Antonsson from Swedish side Kalmar FF on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.Jun 28, 12:23
Alan Shearer slams "pathetic" England
Former England striker Alan Shearer is damning in his assessment of the team following their ignominious exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of minnows Iceland.Jun 28, 12:13
Michael McGovern: 'Germany were excellent'
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern admits that world champions Germany were "excellent" during their 1-0 victory over his side at Euro 2016.Jun 21, 18:22
Germany claim top spot in Group C despite Northern Ireland frustration
Germany win Group C courtesy of victory over Northern Ireland, but are limited to just one goal despite a dominant performance in Paris.Jun 21, 17:51
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany - as it happened
Relive Germany's 1-0 win over Northern Ireland as the world champions top Group C despite the heroics of Michael McGovern.Jun 21, 15:00
Juventus: 'No offers for Paul Pogba'
Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta reveals that the club have not received any offers for Paul Pogba and insists he remains an important part of the team's future.Jun 21, 14:03
Fernando Santos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will score against Hungary'
Portugal manager Fernando Santos is "absolutely sure" that Cristiano Ronaldo will break his Euro 2016 duck against Hungary in their final group game.Jun 21, 13:54
Mats Hummels: 'I turned down Manchester United due to lack of Champions League'
New Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels hints that he rejected a move to Manchester United this summer due to their lack of Champions League football.Jun 21, 13:38
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Russian, Kenyan athletes must prove innocence to compete at Rio Olympics
The IOC announces that all athletes from Russia and Kenya must pass additional tests to prove their innocence ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.Jun 21, 13:28
Paul Clement rejoins Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern Munich
Former Derby County boss Paul Clement is named as Carlo Ancelotti's assistant manager at Bayern Munich following previous spells together at Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid.Jun 21, 13:06
Gerard Pique defends Pedro outburst
Spain defender Gerard Pique believes that Pedro's complaints about a lack of playing time at Euro 2016 are understandable for a player of his calibre.Jun 21, 12:54
Dimitri Payet: 'I'm not France's best player'
France playmaker Dimitri Payet insists that Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba remain the team's best players despite his string of impressive displays at Euro 2016.Jun 21, 12:44
Mino Raiola: 'Romelu Lukaku too expensive for Serie A'
Romelu Lukaku's agent Mino Raiola claims that no team in Serie A could currently afford the 23-year-old Everton striker.Jun 21, 12:32
Real Madrid 'activate Alvaro Morata buy-back clause'
Real Madrid reportedly trigger the buy-back clause in the contract of Juventus striker and rumoured Arsenal and Chelsea target Alvaro Morata.Jun 21, 12:22
Leicester City to sign Luis Hernandez on a free transfer
Leicester City confirm that they have agreed a deal to sign Spanish defender Luis Hernandez from Sporting Gijon on a four-year contract.Jun 21, 12:02
England manager Roy Hodgson refuses to look beyond last 16
England boss Roy Hodgson insists that he is not looking beyond the last 16 at Euro 2016, despite his side's finish in Group B setting up a potential clash with France.Jun 21, 11:58
Wayne Rooney: 'Not the result England wanted'
England captain Wayne Rooney admits that the goalless draw with Slovakia was not the result his side wanted in their final Group B game at Euro 2016.Jun 21, 11:49
Gary Cahill: 'Finishing second could be a good thing for England'
England defender Gary Cahill claims that finishing second behind Wales in Euro 2016 Group B could be a blessing in disguise.Jun 21, 11:41
Roy Hodgson: 'Stronger teams might suit England better'
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that his side might benefit from facing more attack-minded opposition in the knockout stages of Euro 2016.Jun 21, 11:27
Gareth Bale: 'Winning group gives Wales advantage'
Wales winger Gareth Bale insists that winning Group B will give his side a better chance of going far at Euro 2016.Jun 21, 11:18
Gary Cahill: 'England don't fear anyone'
England centre-back Gary Cahill insists that his side do not fear anyone at Euro 2016 having given themselves a tougher route through the competition.Jun 21, 11:06
Ryan Bertrand: 'England still very confident'
England left-back Ryan Bertrand insists that his side are still "positive" and "very confident" despite finishing second in Group B after a 0-0 draw with Slovakia.Jun 20, 21:55
Joe Hart: 'No-one will want to play England'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that no team will want to come up against his side in the knockout stages at Euro 2016.Jun 20, 21:45
Roy Hodgson 'embarrassed' by opposition tactics at Euro 2016
England manager Roy Hodgson accuses his side's Euro 2016 Group B opponents of "embarrassing" defensive tactics following the 0-0 draw with Slovakia.Jun 20, 21:34
Gary Cahill: "We should have won the game"
England defender Gary Cahill admits that his side should have beaten Slovakia in their final Euro 2016 group game.Jun 20, 21:22
Dominant England frustrated by Slovakia in Saint-Etienne
England are consigned to second place in Group B courtesy of a frustrating 0-0 draw with Slovakia in Saint-Etienne.Jun 20, 20:53
Live Commentary: Slovakia 0-0 England - as it happened
Relive England's 0-0 draw with Slovakia as Roy Hodgson's side are forced to settle for second place in Group B having been frustrated in Saint-Etienne.Jun 20, 18:00
Bradford City appoint Stuart McCall as new manager
Bradford City confirm the appointment of Stuart McCall as the club's new manager on a two-year deal.Jun 20, 13:52
Chesterfield confirm Ched Evans signing
Chesterfield confirm the signing of former Wales international Ched Evans on a one-year deal.Jun 20, 13:35
Ched Evans set to join Chesterfield
Former Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans is set to sign for Chesterfield on a one-year deal despite facing a retrial over rape allegations in October.Jun 20, 13:32
Inter Milan '50-50 to sign Yaya Toure'
Inter Milan are reportedly 50-50 to sign Yaya Toure from Manchester City this summer.Jun 20, 13:22
Paco Jemez appointed new Granada boss
Granada appoint former Rayo Vallecano boss Paco Jemez as the club's new manager on a three-year deal.Jun 20, 13:07
Laura Robson expecting to be fit for Wimbledon
Laura Robson confirms that she will be fit to play at Wimbledon this year despite pulling out of Eastbourne with a thigh injury.Jun 20, 12:51
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Russian para-athletes able to compete at Rio Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee announces that Russian para-athletes will not be affected by the IAAF's ban at this summer's Rio Games.Jun 20, 12:39
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Eddie Jones: 'Series whitewash would make England second best team in world'
England head coach Eddie Jones claims that completing a series whitewash against Australia would give his side the right to call themselves the second best in the world.Jun 20, 12:26
Port Vale confirm Bruno Ribeiro as new manager
Port Vale announce the appointment of former Leeds United and Sheffield United midfielder Bruno Ribeiro as the club's new manager.Jun 20, 12:14
Aberdeen face Luxembourg opposition in Europa League first qualifying round
Aberdeen are drawn against Luxembourgers Fola Esch in the Europa League first qualifying round, while Hearts will take on FC Infonet of Estonia.Jun 20, 12:04
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