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Thierry Henry: 'I want to return to Arsenal as manager one day'
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reveals that he intends to complete his coaching badges before turning his focus to management.Jul 17, 12:27
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Jhonattan Vegas lead slashed in half at Barbosal Championship
Aaron Baddeley increases the pressure on Barbasol Championship pacesetter Jhonattan Vegas by carding a third-round 64 to cut his rival's lead in half.Jul 17, 12:10
John Stones talks between Everton, Manchester City underway?
A deal to take John Stones from Everton to Manchester City may have moved a step closer, with a report claiming that talks between the two clubs are underway.Jul 16, 21:51
Antonio Conte: 'Juan Cuadrado will stay at Chelsea next season'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hopes to integrate Juan Cuadrado back into the first team this coming campaign following a season on loan at Juventus.Jul 16, 21:37
Derby County fall to heavy Benfica defeat in pre-season friendly
Derby County lose their second match on the bounce at the Algarve Cup as they struggle to compete with Benfica in a 4-0 reverse.Jul 16, 21:26
Rio Ferdinand backs Jose Mourinho for instant success
Rio Ferdinand fancies Manchester United's chances of returning back to the top of the English game next season once Jose Mourinho settles into his new surroundings.Jul 16, 21:03
Sevilla capture Ganso from Sao Paulo on five-year deal
Ganso swaps Sao Paulo for Sevilla on a five-year deal to join former Santos teammate Neymar in La Liga.Jul 16, 20:49
Antonio Conte: 'Lessons to be learned from pre-season defeat'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte refuses to criticise his players after seeing them fall to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Rapid Vienna in their pre-season opener.Jul 16, 20:35
Antonio Conte: N'Golo Kante signing "very important" for Chelsea
Antonio Conte is "very, very happy" to have signed N'Golo Kante from Leicester City, claiming that Chelsea have recruited a vital midfield cog.Jul 16, 20:22
Agent: 'Decision made on future of Piotr Zielinski'
Liverpool, AC Milan and Napoli-linked midfielder Piotr Zielinski has decided where his future lies, but will wait until later this month before announcing his decision.Jul 16, 20:09
David Gold: 'Further West Ham United signings to be made'
David Gold tells West Ham United supporters that the club "have many irons in the fire" in terms of new signings, having so far missed out on a big-name capture.Jul 16, 19:55
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Tomas Berdych withdraws from Olympics over Zika concerns
Tomas Berdych joins Simona Halep and Milos Raonic in pulling out of Rio 2016 because of concerns over mosquito-borne virus Zika.Jul 16, 19:43
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Chris Woakes pins Pakistan back on day three at Lord's
Pakistan make it to stumps on day three of the first Test against England at 214-8, despite Chris Woakes claiming his maiden 10-wicket haul.Jul 16, 19:29
Henrik Stenson takes Open Championship lead from Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson's lead at the top of The Open standings evaporates on day three as Henrik Stenson takes a one-shot lead into the final round on Sunday.Jul 16, 19:12
Chelsea suffer defeat to Rapid Vienna in Antonio Conte's first game in charge
Chelsea lose 2-0 to Rapid Vienna in their first pre-season outing, courtesy of strikes from Joelinton and Tomi Correa either side of half time.Jul 16, 17:54
Live Commentary: Rapid Vienna 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Rapid Vienna, as the Blues fell to defeat in Antonio Conte's first match at the helm.Jul 16, 15:30
Claudio Ranieri delighted by Jamie Vardy's decision to snub Arsenal
Claudio Ranieri claims that Jamie Vardy made a "fantastic choice" in turning down Arsenal to remain at Leicester City this summer.Jul 15, 12:00
Wolfsburg sporting director: 'No chance of Julian Draxler sale'
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs stresses that Arsenal-linked midfielder Julian Draxler is not for sale, but Andre Schurrle could well be on his way.Jul 15, 11:47
West Ham United to take on Shakhtyor Soligorsk or Domzale in Europa League
West Ham United will face either Shakhtyor Soligorsk or Domzale in the first competitive match at the Olympic Stadium.Jul 15, 11:17
Report: Juventus meet Gonzalo Higuain's £78m buyout clause
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain could be on his way to Serie A rivals Juventus, with a report claiming that his £78m release clause has been met by the Italian champions.Jul 15, 11:15
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Tottenham Hotspur face £1m bill due to White Hart Lane protester
A court is told that Tottenham Hotspur face a seven-figure fine following the disruption caused by a protester outside their White Hart Lane home. Jul 15, 11:00
Xherdan Shaqiri dismisses talk of Borussia Dortmund switch
Xherdan Shaqiri is "looking forward" to returning to training with Stoke City later this month and is not interested in a switch to the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.Jul 15, 10:46
Celtic to face Astana or Zalgiris Vilnius should they overcome Gibraltan minnows
Celtic will take on either Kazakhstan's Astana or Zalgiris of Lithuania for a place in the Champions League playoffs if they successfully battle past Lincoln Red Imps.Jul 15, 10:33
Everton to poach Leicester City's talent spotter Steve Walsh?
Leicester City could lose a key member of their Premier League title-winning backroom staff as talent spotter Steve Walsh is reportedly wanted by Everton.Jul 15, 10:17
Sunderland players 'prepared for Sam Allardyce exit'
Sunderland's players and officials are bracing themselves for Sam Allardyce to depart for the England job in the coming days, according to a report.Jul 15, 10:02
Report: No bids made for £27m-rated Georginio Wijnaldum
A report claims that Newcastle United have yet to receive an approach from Everton or Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is valued at £27m. Jul 15, 09:44
Joe Gomez expected to miss start of season after suffering injury setback
Joe Gomez suffers a new injury setback that will likely keep him out of action for at least a month, which will reportedly force Liverpool to sign a new defender.Jul 15, 09:32
Paul Pogba future 'to be decided by end of July'
A report claims that Man United are still interested in signing Paul Pogba, but have been warned by the player that they must finalise a deal in the next fortnight.Jul 15, 09:20
Sports stars pay tribute to Nice attack victims
Sports stars pay tribute to the victims of the suspected terrorist attack in Nice, which has left at least 84 dead and many more injured.Jul 15, 09:03
Dimitri Payet: "I'm 100% staying at West Ham United"
Dimitri Payet gives West Ham United a major boost by declaring that he will definitely be staying at the club this summer.Jul 15, 08:42
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Tour de France to go ahead as planned following suspected terror attack
Friday's stage of the Tour de France, a 37.5km ride from Bourg-Saint-Andeol to La Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, is to go ahead despite Thursday's terror attack in Nice.Jul 15, 08:29
Angel Cabrera, Jhonattan Vegas share lead at Barbasol Championship
Angel Cabrera and Jhonattan Vegas dominate the par-five holes on day one of the Barbasol Championship to race ahead at the top of the leaderboard.Jul 15, 08:14
Antonio Conte determined to lift Chelsea back among Premier League elite
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that it is a "pleasure" to take charge of the club, but stresses that there is work to be done this summer.Jul 14, 13:54
John Terry to retain Chelsea captaincy under Antonio Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he is "very pleased" to have kept John Terry at Stamford Bridge, and intends to give the defender a prominent leadership role.Jul 14, 13:36
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Team GB set record overseas medal target of 48 for Rio 2016
Great Britain will have to make Rio 2016 their most successful overseas Olympic Games ever if they are to hit the target of 48 medals set by UK Sport.Jul 14, 13:23
Fenerbahce complete signing of Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel
Martin Skrtel finalises his switch to Super Lig outfit Fenerbahce, bringing his eight-year stint at Liverpool to an end.Jul 14, 13:07
Alex Ferguson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo best player of his generation'
Cristiano Ronaldo will go down in history as the standout talent of his generation, according to former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.Jul 14, 12:56
Report: Burnley increase initial offer for Jeff Hendrick
Derby County are reportedly weighing up a second offer from Burnley for the services of midfielder Jeff Hendrick.Jul 14, 12:44
Hull City: 'No approach made by England for manager Steve Bruce'
England chiefs have yet to make an approach to Hull City over manager Steve Bruce, the Premier League outfit confirm.Jul 14, 12:31
Steven Gerrard backs Football Association to "get it right" in manager search
Steven Gerrard urges England supporters to show faith in the Football Association and wait for the good times to return.Jul 14, 12:18
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