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Kevin De Bruyne excited by prospect of Leroy Sane link-up
Kevin De Bruyne talks up the potential of Manchester City recruit Leroy Sane, who he believes "can shine with my assists" this coming season.Aug 10, 14:10
Arsenal trio return to training ahead of new Premier League season
Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny all take part in Arsenal training for the first time since returning from their extended summer breaks.Aug 10, 13:51
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Sonny Bill Williams facing nine months out of action
Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's upcoming Rugby Championship campaign after being ruled out of action for nine months with an Achilles tendon injury.Aug 10, 13:38
Far East takeover of Hull City 'at advanced stage'
A report claims that owners Assem and Ehab Allam have held advanced talks with investors from the Far East, as a proposed takeover of Hull City edges closer.Aug 10, 13:22
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Disappointment for Great Britain's Emma Pooley in women's time trial
Emma Pooley finishes 14th in the women's time trial at Rio 2016, in a race that saw Kristin Armstrong win gold for the third Games in succession.Aug 10, 13:07
Juan Mata 'happy to remain at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho'
Juan Mata still reportedly has a role to play under Jose Mourinho, despite being hauled off in the Community Shield, and will therefore remain at Manchester United.Aug 10, 12:55
Florentino Perez "really satisfied" with Real Madrid squad
Florentino Perez insists that it will be difficult to improve the quality of Real Madrid's squad in the transfer window, with further new arrivals seemingly unlikely.Aug 10, 12:40
Arsene Wenger: Paul Pogba to Manchester United 'ticks all the boxes'
Arsene Wenger laments the growing sums of money English clubs are forced to hand over for players, but admits that Man United have got a star player in Paul Pogba.Aug 10, 12:26
Report: Arsenal's £30m Riyad Mahrez bid rejected by Leicester City
Reports in the French media suggest that Arsenal have had one £30m bid for Riyad Mahrez rejected, but will now make an improved offer before the transfer window closes.Aug 10, 12:10
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James Anderson regains number one Test bowling ranking
James Anderson moves above Ravichandran Ashwin in the latest Test bowling rankings list, while Steve Smith is named as the world's top batsman.Aug 8, 14:50
Pablo Zabaleta staying at Manchester City after Pep Guardiola talks
Pablo Zabaleta will stay at Manchester City for a ninth season after confirming that he is not seeking a move to Serie A.Aug 8, 14:37
Liverpool 'holding out for £32.5m Christian Benteke fee'
Christian Benteke will not be allowed to leave Liverpool unless a club pays up the full £32.5m sum it cost to sign him last summer, according to a report.Aug 8, 14:24
Claudio Ranieri: "Forty points the target" for Leicester City
Claudio Ranieri insists that merely staying in the Premier League this season is defending champions Leicester City's first target.Aug 8, 14:12
Three Great Britain rowing teams through to Rio 2016 finals
Great Britain's men's and women's eights, as well as the men's quadruple sculls, all advance through to the final of their respective events at the 2016 Olympics.Aug 8, 13:57
Andy Carroll targets England recall after four-year absence
Andy Carroll insists that he will continue to work hard at West Ham United this season in order to force his way into Sam Allardyce's England plans.Aug 8, 13:44
Germany coach "annoyed" by Arsenal's treatment of Serge Gnabry
Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry has "shown what he can do" during the men's Olympic tournament in Brazil, according to Germany coach Horst Hrubesch.Aug 8, 13:29
Report: Everton to offer Romelu Lukaku new contract amid links to Chelsea
Everton's Romelu Lukaku will reportedly be offered a new contract, despite having three years left to run on his current deal, following talk of a return to Chelsea.Aug 8, 13:13
West Ham United seeking loan move for Martin Odegaard?
A report claims that Real Madrid star Martin Odegaard is a loan target for West Ham United, who are in a battle with Premier League rivals Liverpool for his signature.Aug 8, 12:57
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Russia considering appeal against Paralympics ban
Russian Paralympic Committee chief Vladimir Lukin stresses that "the vast majority of our sportsmen are absolutely clean" as Russia prepare to appeal against their ban.Aug 8, 12:41
Gary Neville backs Mike Phelan for Hull City job
Gary Neville offers his support for Mike Phelan to take on the vacant managerial position at Hull City due to his hunger for the job.Aug 8, 12:25
Xavi: 'Pep Guardiola will change face of English football'
Former Barcelona ace Xavi claims that Pep Guardiola "changed world football" during his time in charge at Camp Nou, and believes that he will do similar at Man City.Aug 8, 12:11
Arsenal lose Gabriel to injury in morale-boosting win over Manchester City
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-2 in an entertaining pre-season friendly clash in Sweden, but lose Gabriel Paulista to injury late on.Aug 7, 19:02
Live Commentary: Arsenal 3-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Manchester City, as the Gunners picked up a well-earned win to round off pre-season.Aug 7, 15:59
Chelsea victorious in final pre-season outing at Werder Bremen
Chelsea beat Werder Bremen 4-2 in Germany to end their pre-season programme with a victory.Aug 7, 14:54
Chelsea striker Diego Costa offered to Napoli, Inter Milan?
Chelsea will look to offload Diego Costa to either Napoli or Inter Milan in order to make room for Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.Aug 7, 14:42
Team News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic leads line for Manchester United at Wembley
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is named in attack for Manchester United as they take on Leicester City at Wembley in the 2016 Community Shield.Aug 7, 14:09
West Ham United mark official stadium opening with defeat to Juventus
West Ham United battle back from two goals down before falling to an eventual 3-2 defeat to Juventus at the Olympic Stadium.Aug 7, 13:56
Report: Ryan Giggs targeted to replace Chris Coleman as Wales manager
A report claims that Ryan Giggs is seen by FAW chiefs as the ideal man to become the national side's new manager should current boss Chris Coleman take over at Hull City.Aug 7, 13:37
Paul Pogba given permission to undergo Manchester United medical
Manchester United confirm that Paul Pogba is to undergo a medical before finalising his move from Juventus.Aug 7, 13:21
Arsene Wenger to continue using Theo Walcott up front
Arsene Wenger believes that Theo Walcott has more to offer as a striker than out wide, despite the England international's recent comments to the contrary.Aug 7, 13:03
Queens Park Rangers prove too strong for Leeds United at Loftus Road
Rob Green has a first-half moment to forget on his return to Queens Park Rangers as Leeds United fall to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in West London.Aug 7, 12:53
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Oscar Pistorius denies injuries to wrist were part of 'suicide attempt'
Shamed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius denies reports that he attempted to commit suicide in jail, having been rushed to hospital with injuries to his wrist on Saturday.Aug 7, 12:25
Jose Mourinho aiming for title success in maiden campaign at Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to end his first season at Old Trafford as a Premier League title winner, but admits that he sometimes sets "risky objectives".Aug 7, 12:10
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Adam Peaty sets 100m breaststroke world record in Rio
Adam Peaty breaks his own world record in the men's 100m breaststroke at Rio 2016 with a time of 57.55s.Aug 6, 18:53
Jurgen Klopp: James Milner injury "doesn't look good"
Jurgen Klopp admits that the injury picked up by James Milner in Liverpool's 4-0 win over Barcelona "does not look good".Aug 6, 18:43
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Alex Noren sets up meeting with Anthony Wall in Match Play final
Alex Noren eases into the final of the Paul Lawrie Match Play where he will face veteran Englishman Anthony Wall.Aug 6, 18:26
England in charge against Pakistan on day four at Edgbaston
England reach 414-5 in their second innings against Pakistan thanks to Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten century stand on day four.Aug 6, 18:09
Military bullet fired at equestrian press centre in Rio
A New Zealand official narrowly avoids being hit by a military bullet fired into a press centre set up for the equestrian event at Rio 2016. Aug 6, 17:49
Arsene Wenger: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic could struggle in Premier League'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's age could well count against him in the Premier League this season, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.Aug 6, 17:37
Katherine Grainger, Victoria Thornley through to semi-finals
Four-time Olympic champion Katherine Grainger and Victoria Thornley make it out of their women's doubles sculls heat, along with Lithuania.Aug 6, 17:23
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