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Preview:Ajax vs. Rapid Vienna
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Champions League third-round qualifier between Ajax and Rapid Vienna.Aug 3, 15:01
Match Analysis: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back at Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2015 Community Shield meeting at Wembley.Aug 2, 17:14
Per Mertesacker: 'Confidence high in Arsenal camp'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker claims that the summer arrival of Petr Cech has given his side a "huge boost" heading into the new campaign.Aug 2, 16:37
Arsene Wenger critical of Wembley pitch
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that his side's pre-season preparations have gone "quite well", with just one week to go before the Premier League campaign gets underway.Aug 2, 16:26
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain delighted to extend winning Wembley run
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits that he would like to "contribute more goals this season" for Arsenal after scoring the winner in the 2015 Community Shield.Aug 2, 16:14
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2015 Community Shield at Wembley.Aug 2, 12:00
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Worcestershire bowler Joe Leach takes hat-trick with first three balls
Worcestershire bowler Joe Leach claims three wickets with the first three balls to leave his side well on top against Northamptonshire at New Road.Aug 2, 10:58
Charles Aranguiz has no desire to join Leicester City
Chile international Charles Aranguiz knocks back Leicester City's approach and instead reveals that he wants to join Bayer Leverkusen. Aug 2, 10:41
Arjen Robben "disappointed" by Bayern Munich display
Arjen Robben admits that Bayern Munich have to take the blame for missing out on the DFL-Supercup for the third season in succession.Aug 2, 10:30
Garry Monk: 'Swansea City working on Michu departure'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits that no further developments have been made regarding Michu's summer exit from the Liberty Stadium.Aug 2, 10:18
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Brett Delaney vows to win Challenge Cup for injured teammate Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Brett Delaney wants Leeds Rhinos to see off Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley and lift the Challenge Cup trophy as a tribute to injured teammate Jamie Jones-Buchanan.Aug 2, 09:58
Newcastle United join Arsenal in race to sign Clinton Njie?
Lyon forward Clinton Njie is the subject of a £10.5m bid by Newcastle United, according to reports in France.Aug 2, 09:47
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea could give up on John Stones pursuit'
Jose Mourinho admits that Chelsea's lack of defenders is a real cause for concern ahead of the new season.Aug 2, 09:31
Assem Allam slams FA over failed Hull Tigers name change
Assem Allam claims that Football Association members are not qualified to make a decision over his proposed plan to re-brand Hull City to a more marketable name.Aug 2, 09:16
Frank Lampard targets return to full fitness after making MLS bow
New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard says that it was a "pleasure" to make his debut at the Yankee Stadium, despite his side suffering a 3-2 home defeat.Aug 2, 08:58
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Danny Cipriani 'in dark over drink-driving charge'
Danny Cipriani is said to be growing frustrated over being left in the dark regarding his recent arrest for drink-driving, as his Rugby World Cup place remains in doubt.Aug 2, 08:43
Emre Can: 'New Liverpool signings settling in well'
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can admits that his side have been boosted ahead of the new campaign by the array of new players brought to the club during the off-season.Aug 2, 08:27
Arsene Wenger: 'Eden Hazard must add consistency to become a great'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that Chelsea's Eden Hazard will not find himself in the top bracket of elite players until he adds consistency to his game.Aug 2, 08:09
Alan Pardew: 'No deal in place" to sign Connor Wickham'
Alan Pardew stresses that "there is no deal in place" to bring Sunderland striker Connor Wickham to Crystal Palace, despite widespread reports to the contrary.Aug 1, 16:52
Sean St Ledger axed by Orlando City for breaching club policy
Former Preston North End, Leicester City and Ipswich Town defender Sean St Ledger is to part company with Orlando City less than five months after joining the MLS side.Aug 1, 16:41
Beram Kayal confident of Brighton & Hove Albion promotion push
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Beram Kayal insists that his side can capitalise on the unpredictable nature of the Championship by mounting a promotion push this term.Aug 1, 16:28
Early Wes Fletcher strike enough for Motherwell
Motherwell claim maximum points in their first Scottish Premiership outing of the season away at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, courtesy of Wes Fletcher's strike.Aug 1, 15:57
Cameron Jerome fires Norwich City to victory over to Brentford
Wes Hoolahan and Cameron Jerome find the target for Norwich City to cancel out Andre Gray's strike, earning the Canaries a 2-1 win over Brentford at Carrow Road.Aug 1, 15:56
Hamilton Academical held by 10-man Partick Thistle
Hamilton Academical fail to find a way through against the 10 men of Partick Thistle to ensure that the spoils are shared at New Douglas Park.Aug 1, 15:52
Dundee romp to victory away at Kilmarnock
Dundee make light work of Kilmarnock to claim a 4-0 victory in their opening Scottish Premiership fixture of the season at Rugby Park.Aug 1, 15:49
Half-Time Report: Motherwell boast slender lead over Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Motherwell take a 1-0 lead over Inverness Caledonian Thistle into half time, but it could have been even better had Scott McDonald converted from the spot.Aug 1, 14:55
Half-Time Report: Ten-man Partick Thistle holding Hamilton Academical
Frederic Frans's red card inside the opening 25 minutes leaves Partick Thistle down to 10 men in their meeting with Hamilton Academical.Aug 1, 14:51
Half-Time Report: Greg Stewart, Rory Loy get Dundee up and running at Rugby Park
Dundee ease into a 2-0 half-time lead over Kilmarnock in their opening Scottish Premiership clash at Rugby Park.Aug 1, 14:50
Wycliff Palu: 'Australia must step it up to overcome New Zealand'
Wycliff Palu admits that Australia must "go to another level" if they are to make it three wins from three in the Rugby Championship when they face rivals New Zealand.Aug 1, 14:18
Chelsea-linked goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli omitted from Fulham squad
Reported Chelsea target Marcus Bettinelli is left out of Fulham's squad for their final pre-season fixture at home to Crystal Palace.Aug 1, 14:00
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Madison Keys inspired by Serena Williams praise
Rising star Madison Keys vows to "work hard" in order to prove Serena Williams right by winning a Grand Slam event in the coming years.Aug 1, 13:48
Gary Hetherington: 'Leeds Rhinos will not get carried away'
Gary Hetherington says that winning a clean sweep of trophies this season would be a "phenomenal achievement" for Leeds Rhinos.Aug 1, 13:32
Mark Warburton vows to deal with expectation levels at Rangers
Rangers manager Mark Warburton acknowledges that he must "send the supporters home happy" if he is to be a success at Ibrox in the coming years.Aug 1, 13:14
On this day: South Africa's Morne Steyn enters folklore with flawless display
On this day six years ago, Morne Steyn eclipsed the Tri-Nations record for most points scored by an individual player during South Africa's 31-19 win over New Zealand.Aug 1, 07:00
Report: Sunderland to make fresh Moussa Sow bid
Dick Advocaat will reportedly make a fresh bid for Fenerbahce striker Moussa Sow to strengthen his attacking options at Sunderland.Jul 31, 11:00
Bolton Wanderers closing in on trio of players?
A report claims that Stephen Dobbie, Lawrie Wilson and Emile Heskey are all on the verge on penning deals at Bolton Wanderers.Jul 31, 10:45
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Great Britain's Rebecca Gallantree remains on course at World Championships
Great Britain's Rebecca Gallantree qualifies for the semi-final stage of the women's 3m diving event at the World Championships in Kazan.Jul 31, 10:28
Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics
Beijing is named as the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics after beating Almaty in a vote.Jul 31, 10:04
Aaron Ramsey heaps praise on "remarkable" Arsene Wenger
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes that Arsene Wenger's ability to turn young talent into world-class players is "quite remarkable".Jul 31, 09:58
Aaron Ramsey eyeing Arsenal captaincy
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey admits that captaining the Gunners is 'something he would like to do one day'.Jul 31, 09:42
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