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Half-Time Report: Celtic strike late to lead Stjarnan
Dedryck Boyata scores on his debut to give Celtic a 1-0 half-time lead over Icelandic minnows Stjarnan in their Champions League qualifier.Jul 15, 19:33
Middlesbrough agree Stewart Downing fee?
Middlesbrough reportedly agree a £5m fee with West Ham United for winger Stewart Downing.Jul 15, 19:12
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Andy Murray looking to learn from Wimbledon exit
British number one Andy Murray admits that he is still hurt by his Wimbledon semi-final defeat to Roger Federer, but vows to learn from the loss.Jul 15, 18:54
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Jordan Spieth eyeing "special" Open triumph
Jordan Spieth is looking forward to taking part in The Open this weekend as he goes in search of a third straight Major.Jul 15, 18:42
Aston Villa appoint Hendrik Almstadt as new sporting director
Aston Villa appoint former Arsenal employee Hendrik Almstadt as the club's first ever sporting director.Jul 15, 18:24
Team News: Nadir Ciftci, Dedryck Boyata handed Celtic debuts
Nadir Ciftci and Dedryck Boyata are both handed competitive debuts for Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Icelandic minnows Stjarnan.Jul 15, 18:10
Raheem Sterling 'excited' by Manchester City challenge
Raheem Sterling is looking forward to a new challenge, having completed his record £49m move from Liverpool to Manchester City.Jul 14, 21:59
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Ben Stokes plays down Andrew Flintoff, Ian Botham comparisons
England all-rounder Ben Stokes plays down comparisons to Andrew Flintoff and Ian Botham following his recent performances.Jul 14, 21:41
Jordan Henderson pleased with Liverpool performance
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is pleased with his side's performance during their 4-0 pre-season win over Thailand All-Stars, but insists that there is more to come.Jul 14, 21:26
Report: Wayne Hennessey nearing West Bromwich Albion switch
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is reportedly nearing a £3.5m switch to West Bromwich Albion, where he would be reunited with former boss Tony Pulis.Jul 14, 21:11
Robin van Persie thanks Manchester United, Arsenal
Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie thanks former clubs Arsenal and Manchester United, and insists that there are no hard feelings towards the latter following his move.Jul 14, 20:55
Anthony Andreu hat-trick steers Norwich City to thumping win
Anthony Andreu scores a second-half hat-trick as Norwich City obliterate Hitchin Town 10-0 in a pre-season friendly.Jul 14, 20:38
Worcestershire Rapids beat Yorkshire Vikings by 74 runs in T20 Blast
Worcestershire Rapids claim a convincing 74-run victory over Yorkshire Vikings in their T2O Blast match.Jul 14, 20:19
Preston North End cruise past Bamber Bridge
Preston North End thrash local side Bamber Bridge 4-0 to pick up their first victory of pre-season.Jul 14, 19:53
MK Dons held by struggling Limerick
An 88th-minute goal hands struggling Limerick a 1-1 draw with Championship new boys MK Dons in a pre-season friendly at Markets Field.Jul 14, 19:52
Marinus Dijkhuizen begins Brentford reign with win over Farense
Brentford get off to a winning start under new manager Marinus Dijkhuizen courtesy of a 3-0 pre-season victory over SC Farense of Portugal.Jul 14, 19:19
Mark Bosnich: 'Iker Casillas exit sets up David de Gea to Real Madrid move'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes that Iker Casillas's exit from Real Madrid will pave the way for David de Gea to move to the Bernabeu.Jul 14, 18:52
Stuart Pearce: 'Raheem Sterling not a problem player'
Former England Under-21s manager Stuart Pearce insists that Manchester City new boy Raheem Sterling is not a "problem player".Jul 14, 18:36
Divock Origi hails "amazing" Liverpool debut
Liverpool striker Divock Origi says that it was an "amazing feeling" to make a scoring debut for the club during their opening pre-season match.Jul 14, 18:22
Stjarnan manager Runar Pall Sigmundsson: 'We need to be at our best'
Stjarnan boss Runar Pall Sigmundsson admits that his players will need to be at the top of their game if they are to overcome Celtic in their Champions League qualifier.Jul 14, 18:09
Live Commentary: Thailand All-Stars 0-4 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Thailand All-Stars in their opening match of their 2015 pre-season tour.Jul 14, 12:30
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, Day Two - as it happened
Relive all of the action from day two of the first Ashes Test as England finish with a 166-run lead over Australia in Cardiff.Jul 9, 09:29
Live Commentary: Novak Djokovic vs. Marin Cilic - as it happened
Relive Novak Djokovic's straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic that sent the world number one into the semi-finals of Wimbledon.Jul 8, 15:45
Micah Richards: 'Fabian Delph has asked for Manchester City advice'
Aston Villa new boy Micah Richards reveals that club captain Fabian Delph has asked for his advice over a potential move to Manchester City.Jul 7, 22:05
Raheem Sterling refuses to go on Liverpool pre-season tour?
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling reportedly refuses to join the squad on their pre-season tour of Malaysia and Australia in an attempt to push through a move to Man City.Jul 7, 21:49
Javier Manquillo's Liverpool loan spell comes to early end
Atletico Madrid confirm that Javier Manquillo's loan spell at Liverpool has been cut short due to a lack of playing time at Anfield.Jul 7, 21:33
Tim Sherwood: 'Micah Richards is a winner'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood believes that Micah Richards's "winning mentality" will be key for his side next season.Jul 7, 21:23
Frank Lampard: 'I have a lot left to give'
Former Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard insists that he still has plenty to offer as he prepares to make his New York City FC debut.Jul 7, 21:10
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure looking ahead to new season
Man City midfielder Yaya Toure is looking forward to the new season as he aims to make the fans "proud" following last term's "disappointing" campaign.Jul 7, 20:56
Serena Williams: 'Maria Sharapova brings out the best in me'
World number one Serena Williams says that Maria Sharapova "brings out the best" in her ahead of their semi-final meeting at Wimbledon.Jul 7, 20:45
Crystal Palace 'agree club-record fee for Yohan Cabaye'
Crystal Palace reportedly agree a club-record fee of up to £12.8m for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye.Jul 7, 20:27
Luciano Vietto completes Atletico Madrid switch
Atletico Madrid confirm the signing of 21-year-old striker Luciano Vietto from Villarreal on a six-year deal.Jul 7, 20:13
Tim Sherwood aims to shed "losing mentality"
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood urges his side to rid themselves of their "losing mentality" ahead of the new season.Jul 7, 20:01
Vincent Kompany confident Manchester City will make "right signings"
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes that the club's hierarchy will be able to attract the "right signings" to the club this summer.Jul 7, 19:49
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Jason Leonard: 'England in healthy position going into World Cup'
Former England prop Jason Leonard believes that the current team are in a good position to challenge for the upcoming Rugby World Cup on home soil.Jul 7, 19:34
Tottenham Hotspur agree personal terms with Toby Alderweireld?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agree terms with both Atletico Madrid and Toby Alderweireld over the Belgian's proposed £11.4m switch to White Hart Lane.Jul 7, 19:17
Novak Djokovic apologises for outburst
World number one Novak Djokovic apologises for appearing to yell at a ball girl during his fourth-round win over Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon.Jul 7, 19:03
Jonny May: 'World Cup place would be a dream'
England and Gloucester back Jonny May is desperate to make Stuart Lancaster's final squad for this year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.Jul 7, 18:50
Coco Vandeweghe accuses Maria Sharapova of gamesmanship
Coco Vandeweghe accuses Maria Sharapova of unsporting behaviour during their Wimbledon quarter-final clash, which the Russian won in three sets.Jul 7, 18:37
Roger Federer wary of Gilles Simon threat
Roger Federer believes that Gilles Simon will provide a tough test in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.Jul 7, 18:25
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