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Simona Halep recovers to earn spot in round four at French Open
2014 French Open finalist Simona Halep overcomes Naomi Osaka in three sets to earn a place in the last 16 at Roland Garros.May 27, 11:10
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Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Belarus
Sports Mole previews Friday evening's friendly fixture between Northern Ireland and Belarus at Windsor Park.May 26, 14:11
Bayern Munich chief: 'Mario Gotze must make own decision over future'
Liverpool-linked midfielder Mario Gotze "has to evaluate for himself" whether he wants to remain at Bayern Munich, according to chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.May 26, 12:02
Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic only interested in Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is weighing up a number of transfer offers but will only consider joining Manchester United among England's elite sides, according to a report.May 26, 11:44
Tomas Berdych digs deep to overcome Malek Jaziri
Malek Jaziri fails to build on an impressive second-set showing as he falls to defeat at the hands of Tomas Berdych at the French Open.May 26, 11:36
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Chris Woakes to replace Ben Stokes in England team for second Sri Lanka Test
Alastair Cook reveals that injured all-rounded Ben Stokes will be replaced by Chris Woakes for the second Test meeting with Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Friday.May 26, 11:17
Romelu Lukaku hints at imminent Everton exit
Romelu Lukaku reveals that he is still seriously debating his Everton future, admitting that even talks with the club's new owner will not likely change his decision.May 26, 11:02
Fernando Torres: 'Atletico Madrid success down to Diego Simeone'
Fernando Torres insists that Diego Simeone "is responsible" for Atletico Madrid's upturn in fortunes over the past five years.May 26, 10:47
Timea Bacsinszky makes light work of Eugenie Bouchard to progress through
Timea Bacsinszky books a spot in the third round of the French Open after beating Eugenie Bouchard 6-4 6-4 in Thursday's morning session at Roland Garros.May 26, 10:38
Club legend Kelvin Davis offered new role at Southampton
Kelvin Davis, one of three players to be released by Southampton, is offered a new behind-the-scenes role at St Mary's Stadium.May 26, 10:16
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Lewis Hamilton on top in first Monaco Grand Prix practice session
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is fastest in the first practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix, edging out teammate Nico Rosberg in an incident-packed opening session.May 26, 09:57
Mesut Ozil contract talks 'delayed until after Euro 2016'
Arsenal are reportedly happy to delay holding transfer talks with influential attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil until he returns from international duty with Germany.May 26, 09:43
Jules Bianchi family launch legal action over driver's fatal crash
Formula One Group, the sport's governing body and Marussia are the subject of a legal bid by Jules Bianchi's family looking into the Frenchman's death in July 2015.May 26, 09:29
Owen Coyle departs Houston Dynamo to be closer to family
MLS side Houston Dynamo announce that boss Owen Coyle has left the club after 17 months at the helm.May 26, 09:13
Report: Real Madrid willing to sell Alvaro Morata to Arsenal for £38m
A report claims that Real Madrid could invoke the buy-back clause inserted into Alvaro Morata's Juventus contract and sell him to Arsenal this summer.May 26, 08:58
Middlesbrough wrap up move for Ajax midfielder Viktor Fischer
Ajax winger Viktor Fischer passes a medical at Middlesbrough and will be officially unveiled by the club once the transfer window opens next month.May 26, 08:40
Cristiano Ronaldo wants new contract at Real Madrid
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo claims that there is "nowhere better" to play his football than at the Bernabeu, having been linked with a move away from the club.May 26, 08:26
Jose Mourinho to make Willian first signing as Manchester United manager?
Incoming Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is hoping to sign Chelsea midfielder Willian in a £60m deal, according to a report.May 26, 08:12
Newcastle United confirm permanent Rafael Benitez stay
Rafael Benitez signs a three-year deal with Newcastle United to put an end to speculation over his future.May 25, 17:44
Gilles Simon ousts Guido Pella in French Open thriller
Guido Pella lets a two-set lead slip through his grasp in a 6-4 6-1 5-7 6-7(4) 4-6 defeat at the hands of Gilles Simon at the French Open.May 25, 17:33
Agnieszka Radwanska races through in straight sets at Roland Garros
Agnieszka Radwanska progresses through to the third round of the French Open, courtesy of a 6-2 6-4 win over Caroline Garcia in Paris.May 25, 17:24
Gareth Bale: 'No rift with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale reiterates that there is no rift with teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being publicly criticised by the Portuguese in the past. May 25, 16:54
Leicester City's record signing Andrej Kramaric departs for Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim sign Leicester City striker Andrej Kramaric on a permanent deal following his recent half-season loan at the club.May 25, 16:38
Celtic appoint Chris Davies as new assistant manager
Former Liverpool and Swansea City coach Chris Davies links up with Brendan Rodgers once more as the new assistant manager of Celtic.May 25, 16:31
Eric Dier happy to fill in at centre-back for England this summer
Eric Dier claims that he is happy to drop into defence if it means nailing down a place in England's Euro 2016 squad.May 25, 16:14
Phil Neville leaves Valencia role after one year at Mestalla
Phil Neville hints that he is ready to move into the world of management after announcing his intention to step down as Valencia assistant.May 25, 16:02
Andy Murray through in Paris after being pushed all the way by wildcard
Andy Murray books his place in round three of the French Open after edging out Mathias Bourgue 6-2 2-6 4-6 6-0 6-3 in gruelling match.May 25, 15:46
Richard Gasquet into round three at French Open
Richard Gasquet sets up a meeting with Nick Kyrgios in round three of the French Open, having defeated Bjorn Fratangelo 6-1 7-6(3) 6-3.May 25, 15:39
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United move held up by image rights negotiations?
Manchester United have had to delay announcing Jose Mourinho as their new manager due to a conflict in interest over image rights, according to a report.May 25, 15:12
Debutant Jack Grealish bags brace as England U21s put seven past Guinea U23s
Jack Grealish is on target twice for England Under-21s on his full debut, as the Young Lions recover from a goal behind to beat Guinea Under-23s 7-1 in France.May 23, 19:25
Live Commentary: England Under 21s 7-1 Guinea Under-23s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of England Under-21s' comfortable 7-1 victory over Guinea Under-23s, as they made it two wins from two in Toulon.May 23, 17:14
Scottish Football Association launches investigation into 'appalling' invasion
The Scottish Football Association launches an investigation into the ugly scenes that marred Hibernian's 3-2 win over Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final.May 21, 17:49
Wojciech Szczesny: 'I learnt more at Roma than 10 years at Arsenal'
Wojciech Szczesny takes a swipe at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by claiming that he gained more experience from working under Roma's Luciano Spalletti.May 21, 17:35
Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona have an obligation to win trophies'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta admits that his side are expected to beat Sevilla in this weekend's Copa del Rey final.May 21, 17:17
Rangers "shocked" by behaviour of Hibernian fans at Hampden Park
Rangers condemn "the disgraceful behaviour of Hibs fans at full time" in Saturday's Scottish Cup final defeat at Hampden Park.May 21, 17:03
England secure comfortable win over Sri Lanka at Headingley
England beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs at Headingley to start the three-match series in style.May 21, 16:47
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Exeter Chiefs through to first Premiership final after overcoming Wasps
Exeter Chiefs will face Saracens in the Aviva Premiership final after beating Saracens 34-23 at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon. May 21, 16:08
Hibernian beat Rangers to end 114-year Scottish Cup hoodoo
Hibernian win the Scottish Cup for the first time in 114 years after seeing off Rangers 3-2 at Hampden Park in a memorable final.May 21, 15:54
Team News: Marouane Fellaini returns to Manchester United side for FA Cup final
Manchester United make two changes for their FA Cup showdown with Crystal Palace, with Marouane Fellaini and Marcos Rojo returning to the side.May 21, 15:28
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Rory McIlroy moves ahead at Irish Open before play suspended
Rory McIlroy capitalises on Danny Willett's slip-up to move ahead on day three of the Irish Open on home soil.May 21, 15:16
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