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Scott Arfield strike earns Burnley narrow win over Rangers
Burnley dig deep to secure a 1-0 victory over Rangers at Ibrox courtesy of Scott Arfield's first-half strike.Jul 21, 20:35
Ipswich Town see off stubborn Cambridge United
Ipswich Town overcome Cambridge United 3-2 at Abbey Road to earn a second win of pre-season.Jul 21, 20:34
Preston North End cruise to Southport victory
Manchester United loanee Will Keane is among the scorers for Preston North End as they comfortably beat National League side Southport 4-0 at Haig Avenue.Jul 21, 19:51
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Darrell Griffin lambasts 'embarrassing' Salford Red Devils display
Darrell Griffin admits to being "embarassed" by Salford Red Devils' display in their heavy defeat to league leaders Leeds Rhinos last week.Jul 21, 19:36
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea in market for new left-back'
Jose Mourinho confirms that left-back Filipe Luis is likely to leave the club over the next 48 hours, opening the door for a new face to come in this summer.Jul 21, 19:19
Didier Drogba 'weighing up Qatar, China offers'
A report claims that former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been offered a short-term contract by teams in America, China and Qatar.Jul 21, 18:58
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Paul Dunne to turn professional
Paul Dunne's father reveals that the Irish amateur plans to turn professional after September's Walker Cup.Jul 21, 18:42
Esteban Cambiasso announces Leicester City departure
Esteban Cambiasso announces that he will not be renewing his Leicester City contract.Jul 21, 18:27
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Alex Dunbar retains Rugby World Cup hopes after injury layoff
Alex Dunbar insists that overcoming a long-term injury in time to feature in the Rugby World Cup for Scotland would be a "dream come true".Jul 21, 18:10
Rangers complete double swoop for Wigan Athletic duo
Martyn Waghorn and James Tavernier complete a move from Wigan Athletic to Rangers on three-year deals.Jul 20, 18:00
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Karim Benzema, David Silva, Filipe Luis
Sports Mole compiles all of the latest transfer news, as the days continue to tick down towards the new season.Jul 20, 17:56
Chelsea 'agree £15m Filipe Luis sale'
Atletico Madrid and Chelsea reach a £15m agreement over the transfer of full-back Filipe Luis, according to a report.Jul 20, 17:36
Tom Adeyemi enjoying life at Leeds United
Tom Adeyemi believes that Leeds United's pre-season tour of Austria and Norway provides the "perfect environment" for new recruits such as himself to settle in.Jul 20, 17:24
Brendan Rodgers backs Jordan Henderson to thrive as Liverpool skipper
Brendan Rodgers expects Jordan Henderson to "blossom with the captaincy" this coming season after taking over the armband from club legend Steven Gerrard.Jul 20, 17:08
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Darren Lehmann: 'Chris Rogers vital to Australia hopes'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann claims that Chris Rogers is "alright" after retiring in Sunday's second Test through dizziness.Jul 20, 16:52
Sunderland to make approach for Tottenham Hotspur's Mousa Dembele?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele emerges as a summer transfer target for Sunderland, who are reportedly keen to bolster their midfield ranks.Jul 20, 16:32
Jordon Ibe hoping to fill Raheem Sterling void at Liverpool
Jordon Ibe wishes former Liverpool teammate Raheem Sterling well at Manchester City, but admits that he is eager to now "prove himself" in order to earn a starting spot. Jul 20, 16:18
Report: Celtic's Nadir Ciftci handed six-game ban for biting an opponent
A report claims that Celtic striker Nadir Ciftci has been handed an eight-game ban, with two of those suspended, for biting Dundee's Jim McAlister.Jul 20, 16:05
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats full-back Kevin Locke to miss remainder of season
Britain Smith admits that the injury sustained by Kevin Locke over the weekend "is not looking good", with the full-back expected to sit out the rest of the campaign.Jul 20, 15:51
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Ruben Plazza triumphant in stage 16 of Tour de France
Spain's Ruben Plazza wins the 16th stage of the Tour de France after a gripping chase down the final descent.Jul 20, 15:36
Michel Platini welcomes "exciting" FIFA developments
UEFA boss Michel Platini describes today's news that an 11-strong task force will be appointed to reform FIFA as an "exciting" development for the future of the sport.Jul 20, 15:18
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FIA to retire Jules Bianchi's car number 17
The FIA decides to retire car number 17, the one chosen by Jules Bianchi, from future use in F1 as a mark of respect to the late Marussia driver.Jul 20, 15:00
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Andy Murray: 'Davis Cup success a team effort'
Andy Murray believes that Great Britain's success in the Davis Cup is down to constant progress over the past few years.Jul 20, 14:45
Claudio Ranieri "very happy" to take charge of Leicester City
Claudio Ranieri praises the commitment of his players and coaching staff as he prepares to embark on a new journey as Leicester City manager.Jul 20, 14:25
Claudio Ranieri determined to keep hold of Esteban Cambiasso
Claudio Ranieri admits that he may be forced to delve into the transfer market for "another leader" should Esteban Cambiasso leave Leicester City.Jul 20, 14:11
Live Commentary: Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Adelaide United in their latest pre-season outing.Jul 20, 09:00
Pakistan dominate Sri Lanka in Colombo to take series lead
Sarfraz Ahmed top scores for Pakistan to lead his side to a convincing third-Test win over Sri Lanka in Colombo.Jul 19, 17:53
Paul Dunne takes share of lead at The Open
Amateur Paul Dunne finds himself holding a share of The Open lead alongside Louis Oosthuizen and Jason Day, following an impressive third-round showing at St Andrews.Jul 19, 17:36
Brendan Rodgers: New Liverpool signings can "threaten the goal" next season
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers acknowledges that a lack of goals last season cost his side, but believes his new signings can readdress the attacking balance.Jul 19, 17:16
Steve Smith 'satisfied' by Australia response at Lord's
Australia's star performer Steve Smith admits that defeat to England in the Ashes opener last week acted as a "big wake-up call" heading into the second Test at Lord's.Jul 19, 16:57
Michael Clarke: 'We showed our hunger in second Test'
Michael Clarke warns Australia that there is still a long way to go in this year's Ashes series, having seen his side level things up at 1-1.Jul 19, 16:39
Andy Murray hails "unbelievable" Great Britain triumph
Andy Murray admits that he had to dig deep in the second set against Gilles Simon to eventually see Great Britain through to their first Davis Cup semi-final in 34 years.Jul 19, 16:25
Michel Platini wants to increase homegrown quota policy
Michel Platini stresses the importance of restricting the spending of certain sides in European football in an attempt to see star players spread more evenly.Jul 19, 16:08
Justin Carney bags four tries in emphatic Castleford Tigers win
A Justin Carney-inspired Castleford Tigers ease past Wakefield Trinity Wildcats with a 58-20 victory at Belle Vue.Jul 19, 15:50
Agent: 'Iker Casillas rejected Premier League move'
The agent of Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas confirms that "a few" Premier League teams made an approach for the World Cup winner this summer.Jul 19, 15:22
England on brink of mammoth defeat after top order collapse at Lord's
Australia take five England wickets prior to tea to leave the hosts on 64-5 in their second innings at Lord's.Jul 19, 14:53
Ross Barkley "pleased" with consolation strike in Arsenal defeat
Ross Barkley insists that finding the net against Arsenal in Everton's Asia Trophy clash will provide him with an "early boost" ahead of the new campaign.Jul 19, 14:41
John Davies: Rhodri Jones injury loss "not end of the world"
John Davies admits that losing Rhodri Jones so close to the Rugby World Cup is "not ideal" for Wales, but backs his former side to adapt with the options available.Jul 19, 14:27
Kevin Wimmer: 'I still have a lot to learn at Tottenham Hotspur'
Kevin Wimmer insists that he can "learn a lot" from playing alongside the likes of Danny Rose, Federico Fazio and Kyle Walker at Tottenham Hotspur next season.Jul 19, 14:11
Borussia Dortmund chief: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang "not for sale"
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is staying put at Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke.Jul 19, 10:57
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