Boyd Rankin
Boyd Rankin targeting Test cricket with England
Boyd Rankin announces his retirement from cricket with Ireland to concentarte on making England's Test squad.
Aug 8, 19:22
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Brazil defeat China for women's bronze medal
Juliana Silva and Larissa Franca win bronze for Brazil after edging out China's Xue Chen and Zhang Xi at Horse Guards Parade.
Aug 8, 19:02
Georgios Samaras
HJK Helsinkini 0-2 Celtic (Celtic win 4-1 on aggregate)
Celtic defeat HJK Helsinki 4-1 on aggregate after a 2-0 victory in Finland for the Scottish champions.
Aug 8, 18:54
Juan Mata
Juan Mata aiming to build on last season
Juan Mata insists that Chelsea are targeting success in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
Aug 8, 18:16
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy hoping to end season on a high
Rory McIlroy believes that there are enough tournaments left in the season for him to recover from his bad patch of form in the summer.
Aug 8, 18:00
Tito Vilanova
Javier Mascherano: 'Tito Vilanova must carry pressure'
Tito Vilanova must quickly learn to deal with the pressure of being Barcelona manager, according to Javier Mascherano.
Aug 8, 17:45
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Yohan Cabaye
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'I've learned from Euro 2012'
England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits that playing at Euro 2012 was an "unbelievable" experience.
Aug 8, 17:31
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China claims men's team gold
China secure gold in the men's team competition after a straight sets victory over South Korea.
Aug 8, 17:16
Ravi Bopara
Ravi Bopara pulls out of Lions duty
Ravi Bopara pulls out of the England Lions squad to face Australia A to delay his return to cricket.
Aug 7, 19:56
Sergio Perez
Kamui Kobayashi: 'We are still confident'
Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez reveal their targets for the remainder of the Formula 1 season.
Aug 7, 19:36
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini: 'We're lacking fitness'
Roberto Mancini reveals that some members of his Manchester City squad are "three or four weeks" away from being fully fit.
Aug 7, 19:14
Alex Song
Andres Iniesta excited by Alex Song speculation
Andres Iniesta believes that Arsenal midfielder Alex Song would be a welcome addition to the Barcelona squad.
Aug 7, 18:57
Luke Donald
Luke Donald: 'I'm inspired by Olympic Games'
World number one Luke Donald claims that the success of Team GB is inspiring him to do well in Rio de Janeiro in four years' time.
Aug 7, 18:42
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Team GB women beaten by Russia
Team GB's women water polo team lose 11-9 to Russia to record their fifth defeat of the Olympics.
Aug 7, 18:26
Kevin Pietersen
Alec Stewart: 'England can handle Kevin Pietersen retirement'
Former England captain Alec Stweart claims that the current side would be able to cope with the retirement of Kevin Pietersen.
Aug 7, 18:00
Paul Scharner
Paul Scharner agrees move to Hamburg
Former Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion utility player Paul Scharner agrees to join Hamburg.
Aug 7, 17:44
Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez extends Liverpool contract
Luis Suarez signs a new long-term contract at Liverpool to commit his future to the club after a summer of uncertainty.
Aug 7, 17:32
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China cruise to women's team gold
Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia of China secure gold in the women's team table tennis competition with a victory over Japan.
Aug 7, 17:15
Kimi Raikkonen
Lotus: 'Kimi Raikkonen can win title'
Kimi Raikkonen can still win the Formula 1 title this season, according to the technical director of Lotus.
Aug 7, 01:01
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt eager for Manchester United trial
Olympic champion Usain Bolt believes that he is good enough to "make a difference" as a player at Manchester United.
Aug 7, 00:47
Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith dismisses negative tactics
Graeme Smith insists that South Africa will be positive during the third Test against England at Lord's.
Aug 7, 00:29
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa: 'I'll improve when I settle'
Shinji Kagawa believes that he can make an impact at Manchester United, as soon as he settles in the Premier League.
Aug 7, 00:13
Sepp Blatter
FIFA investigate World Cup match-fixing claims
FIFA's former head of security reveals that a match from the World Cup in 2010 is currently under investigation after match-fixing claims had been made by an official.
Aug 6, 23:53
Jack Butland
Stuart Pearce: 'Jack Butland has everything in front of him'
Stuart Pearce predicts that Jack Butland's maturity will serve him well in his career.
Aug 6, 23:32
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Bologna's Gaston Ramirez to cost £16m?
Gaston Ramirez will cost Liverpool close to £16m if they are to sign the Uruguayan from Bologna.
Aug 6, 23:13
Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss: "It was worth having a go"
Andrew Strauss believes that it was "worth having a go" at chasing a total of 259 on the final day of the second Test against South Africa.
Aug 6, 22:46
Sebastian Larsson
Sebastian Larsson: 'We need to start season well'
Sebastian Larsson believes that a good start to the season could lead to a successful Premier League campaign for Sunderland.
Aug 6, 22:28
Andrey Arshavin, Robin Van Persie
Galatasaray table bid for Andrey Arshavin?
Galatasary make a bid of £4m for Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin, according to reports.
Aug 6, 22:10
Carlos Sanchez
Owen Coyle confirms Carlos Sanchez interest
Carlos Sanchez could move to Bolton Wanderers in the near future after Owen Coyle admitted that the club are interested in the midfielder.
Aug 6, 21:45
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen "can't give assurances" over future
England batsman Kevin Pietersen admits that there are "obstacle" regarding his future in Test cricket.
Aug 6, 21:29
Stuart Broad
England battle hard for draw at Headingley
South Africa and England play out a draw at Headingley despite both sides attempting to force a victory on the final day in Yorkshire.
Aug 6, 21:10
Anthony Ogogo
Anthony Ogogo progresses to semi-finals
Team GB's Anthony Ogogo beats Germany's Stefan Hartel 15-10 in the middlewight quarter-finals to ensure that he will win a medal at the Olympics.
Aug 6, 20:51
Jordan Rhodes
Craig Levein reveals plans for Jordan Rhodes
Scotland manager Craig Levein admits that he is "excited" by having Jordan Rhodes in his squad.
Aug 6, 20:36
Davide Santon
Agent: 'Davide Santon will not return to Italy'
Newcastle United defender Davide Santon is not interested in a return to Italy, according to his agent.
Aug 6, 20:18
Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone determined to create London race
Bernie Ecclestone insists that Formula 1 will work on the plans to hold a race in Central London in the future.
Aug 6, 20:03
Victor Moses
Chelsea meet valuation for Victor Moses?
Chelsea are close to completing a deal to sign Victor Moses from Wigan Athletic, according to reports.
Aug 6, 19:43
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Oleksiy Torokhtiy claims gold in 105kg
Oleksiy Torokhtiy of Ukraine wins the gold medal in the 105kg weightlifting event after a close battle with his fellow medalists.
Aug 6, 19:27
Simon Cox
Nottingham Forest target Simon Cox
Reports suggest that Nottingham Forest are the latest club to register an interest in West Bromwich Albion forward Simon Cox.
Aug 6, 19:09
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Blessing Okagbare books final spot
Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare records a new personal best in the 100m to earn a spot in the final.
Aug 4, 19:00
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce dominant in semi-final
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce storms into the final of the 100m with a time of 10.85 seconds.
Aug 4, 18:51
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