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Barcelona ace Lionel Messi leaves field in "intense pain" during Argentina win
Lionel Messi is a doubt for the upcoming Copa America tournament after suffering a back injury in Argentina's friendly win over Honduras.May 29, 09:00
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Ricky Burns seeking more success after historic title win
Ricky Burns says that he is already looking at more "big fights" for the future after claiming a dominant WBA world super-lightweight victory over Michel Di Rocco.May 29, 08:44
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Jordan Spieth takes lead in Texas ahead of final round
Jordan Spieth cards a third-round five-under-par 65 to top the Dean & Deluca invitational leaderboard heading into the final day of the competition in Texas.May 29, 08:26
Jake Livermore hails Hull City's strength of character
Jake Livermore admits that it has been a gruelling season for him and his Hull City teammates, but is delighted to have earned a return to the Premier League.May 28, 18:31
Steve Bruce: 'Hull City's big players turned up for playoff final'
Steve Bruce hails his group of players after seeing Hull City earn a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in Saturday's Championship playoff final.May 28, 18:21
Playoff heartache for Sheffield Wednesday as Hull City earn top-flight return
Mohamed Diame scores the only goal of the game 18 minutes from time to earn Hull City a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the 2016 Championship playoff final.May 28, 17:54
Live Commentary: Hull City 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Hull City's 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday as the Tigers battled to a narrow playoff final success.May 28, 13:59
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Dominic Thiem battles back to progress into round four of French Open
Dominic Thiem will face Marcel Granollers for a place in the quarter-finals of the French Open after seeing off Alexander Zverev 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-3 at Roland Garros.May 28, 12:05
Will Grigg named in Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2016
Will Grigg is named in Northern Ireland's final 23-man squad for Euro 2016 after scoring 25 goals in League One for Wigan Athletic.May 28, 11:49
Alex Ferguson defends Arsene Wenger's "fantastic" Arsenal record
Sir Alex Ferguson claims that Arsene Wenger has proved that he is an "outstanding coach" by sticking to what he believes in despite supporters' frustrations.May 28, 11:37
Report: Chelsea open talks with Paul Pogba over £80m move
Paul Pogba is the subject of negotiations between Juventus and Chelsea over an £80m transfer, according to a report.May 28, 11:21
Hector Bellerin honoured to be linked with Barcelona return
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin insists that, while he is flattered by rumoured interest from Barcelona, he sees no reason to depart North London at this moment in time.May 28, 11:07
Timea Bacsinszky into last 16 of French Open
Timea Bacsinszky proves too much for Pauline Parmentier as she earns a 6-4 6-2 victory at Roland Garros to set up a potential meeting with Venus Williams in round four.May 28, 10:53
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Sebastian Vettel on top in final Monaco Grand Prix practice
Sebastian Vettel ousts Lewis Hamilton to finish top in the final practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix.May 28, 10:33
Mino Raiola: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United rumours are false'
Mino Raiola, the representative of free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic, claims that talk of the superstar striker agreeing to join Manchester United is wide of the mark.May 28, 10:18
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Dylan Hartley: 'Another concussion could end my playing career'
Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley opens up on his concerns over another potential concussion layoff, which he says will put an end to his career.May 28, 10:02
Peter Kenyon: Jose Mourinho is Manchester United's "biggest ever signing"
The man who brought Jose Mourinho to English football, ex-Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon, believes that the Portuguese is the perfect choice for Manchester United.May 28, 09:47
Alan Judge warned for breaching FA's anti-doping regulations
The Football Association issue Alan Judge a warning after the Brentford midfielder was found to have breached anti-doping regulations.May 28, 09:30
Liverpool priced out of move for Barcelona defender Aleix Vidal?
A report claims that Barcelona would only be willing to sell full-back Aleix Vidal to Liverpool should an offer in the region of £45m be tabled.May 28, 09:13
Rio Ferdinand: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not given respect he deserves'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be respected in the same way that Lionel Messi is, according to his former teammate Rio Ferdinand.May 28, 09:00
Zinedine Zidane: Cristiano Ronaldo "100% fit" for Champions League final
Zinedine Zidane eases supporters' fears over the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming that the Real Madrid star will be at full fitness for the Champions League final.May 28, 08:46
Jordan Spieth moves back into contention in Texas
Jordan Spieth moves into a tie for third place at the Dean & Deluca invitational after carding a second-round score of four-under-par 66.May 28, 08:32
Tottenham Hotspur to play Champions League matches at Wembley for 2016-17 season
Wembley Stadium will play host to all of Tottenham Hotspur's European fixtures next season, while an agreement has been struck to play all league games there in 2017-18.May 28, 08:07
Clinical Northern Ireland make it 11 games without defeat by seeing off Belarus
Northern Ireland beat Belarus 3-0 at Windsor Park in their final home match before Euro 2016, courtesy of goals from Kyle Lafferty, Conor Washington and Will Grigg.May 27, 20:33
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 3-0 Belarus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Northern Ireland's 3-0 win over Belarus as the hosts racked up an 11th match without defeat.May 27, 17:44
Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open through injury
Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal withdraws from the competition due to a wrist injury.May 27, 14:54
Teimana Harrison to make England debut in Wales clash
Teimana Harrison is one of four uncapped players to be selected by Eddie Jones for England's Test meeting with Wales at Twickenham.May 27, 14:47
Darren Clarke names Europe vice-captains for Ryder Cup
Thomas Bjorn and Padraig Harrington will once more form part of Europe's backroom team at this year's Ryder Cup, while Paul Lawrie will make his debut as vice-captain.May 27, 14:32
Schalke 04's Leroy Sane coy on Manchester links
Leroy Sane remains tight-lipped over speculation that he could swap Schalke 04 for a place in the Premier League with either Manchester City or Manchester United.May 27, 14:19
Shelby Rogers stuns Petra Kvitova in third round of French Open
Shelby Rogers pulls off a third upset in succession at the French Open by easing past two-time Grand Slam winner Petra Kvitova 6-0 6-7(3) 6-0 in Paris.May 27, 14:04
Carlos Carvalhal relishing Championship playoff final after penning new deal
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal claims that he only wanted to sign a one-year extension to his contract, but is more than happy to remain at Hillsborough.May 27, 13:49
Lucie Safarova dumped out of French Open by Samantha Stosur
Lucie Safarova will not get the chance to avenge her 2015 French Open final loss, as she crashes out of this year's competition with defeat against Samantha StosurMay 27, 13:23
Andy Murray safely through to round four in Paris
Andy Murray defeats Ivo Karlovic 6-1 6-5 7-6(3) in straight sets to earn a place in the last 16 of the French Open.May 27, 13:21
Report: Aston Villa close to Roberto Di Matteo appointment
Aston Villa will reportedly name Roberto Di Matteo as their new manager this weekend, paving the way for fellow target Nigel Pearson to take over at Derby County.May 27, 12:58
Jaap Stam in line for vacant Reading managerial job?
Reading want Manchester United legend and current Ajax coach Jaap Stam to replace sacked Brian McDermott as manager, according to a report.May 27, 12:46
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Twenty-three London 2012 competitors fail doping tests
Olympic chiefs reveal that 23 London 2012 athletes have failed retrospective doping bans, conducted using the latest scientific methods.May 27, 12:32
Milos Raonic shakes off injury concern to progress through at Roland Garros
Andrej Martin fails to make Milos Raonic pay for a number of dropped set points, as he falls to a 7-6(4) 6-2 6-3 defeat at the third-round stage of the French Open.May 27, 12:16
Jose Mourinho 'fully prepared' for challenge of managing Manchester United
Jose Mourinho describes Manchester United as "a giant club", but insists that he is fully prepared and eager to get going ahead of his first season in charge.May 27, 11:55
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United fans must forget past three years'
Jose Mourinho promises supporters that he is the right man to bring success back to Manchester United and end three years of disappointment at Old Trafford.May 27, 11:41
Garbine Muguruza eases past Yanina Wickmayer into fourth round of French Open
Garbine Muguruza is on course to make the quarter-finals for a third year in succession at the French Open after comfortably seeing off Yanina Wickmayer.May 27, 11:26
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