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Middlesbrough agree Christian Stuani fee
Middlesbrough reach an agreement with Espanyol to sign Uruguay international forward Christian Stuani, subject to a medical.Jul 16, 10:28
Robinho signs six-month Guangzhou Evergrande contract
Ex-Manchester City ace Robinho links up with former Brazil boss Luis Felipe Scolari at Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande on a six-month deal.Jul 16, 10:17
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England unchanged for second Ashes Test
Australia draft in Mitchell Marsh and Peter Nevill for the second Test against England, while the Three Lions remain unchanged from last week's opener in Cardiff.Jul 16, 10:02
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Tony Smith hoping for strong finish to regular season for Warrington Wolves
Tony Smith predicts some "interesting" developments in the league table when the Super 8s get underway in the coming weeks.Jul 16, 09:47
Blackpool call off Morecambe friendly due to "safety concerns"
Blackpool's pre-season friendly meeting with Morecambe later this month is called off as a result of another planned supporter protest.Jul 16, 09:30
FIFA official extradited to United States on corruption charges
A FIFA official, thought to be former chief Jeffrey Webb, is extradited to the United States to face a New York court hearing over alleged corruption.Jul 16, 09:16
Victor Valdes hit backs at Louis van Gaal over 'snub' suggestions
Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes takes to social media to hit back at boss Louis van Gaal, who questioned the Spaniard's commitment levels.Jul 16, 09:01
Alastair Cook: "We have to get on the front foot"
England skipper Alastair Cook insists that his side will not alter their offensive approach when the second Ashes Test gets underway at Lord's on Thursday morning.Jul 16, 08:48
Ronny Deila slams "unprofessional" Celtic players
Ronny Deila criticises two members of his squad for squabbling over who would take a penalty kick against Icelandic minnows Stjarnan on Wednesday evening.Jul 16, 08:28
Louis van Gaal: 'Michael Carrick must fight for Manchester United place'
Louis van Gaal tells his Manchester United players that 'no position is secure' next season, due to the arrival of big-name players so far this summer.Jul 16, 08:12
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mesut Ozil, Pedro
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer talk and activity from the summer transfer window.Jul 13, 17:55
Hugo Lloris suffers fractured wrist, doubt for start of season
Hugo Lloris is a doubt for the start of the new campaign due to a hand injury sustained during the off-season.Jul 13, 17:50
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Anthony Ogogo comeback opponent announced
Unbeaten British middleweight boxer Anthony Ogogo will face Ruslan Schelev in Halle this coming weekend - his first fight in a year.Jul 13, 17:28
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Phil Neville left red-faced by embarrassing Twitter slip-up
Phil Neville is caught out by a Spanish tweet sent to over one million followers.Jul 13, 17:14
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Tiger Woods confident of Open success at St Andrews
Tiger Woods remains confident that he can match his achievements of 2000 and 2005 by winning the Open Championship at St Andrews.Jul 13, 16:52
Bolton Wanderers beaten heavily by SC Paderborn
Bolton Wanderers suffer a heavy 4-1 defeat to German second division side SC Paderborn on their pre-season tour of Austria.Jul 13, 16:47
Claudio Ranieri grateful to be given second Premier League chance
Claudio Ranieri reveals that he is "so glad" to have been appointed as Leicester City's new manager, having previously 'dreamt' of returning to the Premier League.Jul 13, 16:15
Leicester City appoint Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City announce the arrival of Claudio Ranieri as their new first-team manager.Jul 13, 15:52
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John McEnroe: Novak Djokovic will get "stronger and stronger"
John McEnroe insists that he cannot see anyone rivalling Novak Djokovic as the world's best tennis player over the next two years.Jul 13, 15:46
Alex Neil frustrated by lack of transfer activity at Norwich City
Alex Neil hints that matters out of his own hands are behind Norwich City's lack of spending during the summer transfer window so far.Jul 13, 15:30
Alex Baptiste undergoes surgery after breaking leg on Middlesbrough debut
Alex Baptiste undergoes successful surgery on his leg, after sustaining a serious injury on his Middlesbrough debut over the weekend. Jul 13, 15:14
David Warner admits to Australia batting struggles
David Warner concedes that English weather conditions have dented his confidence with the bat, as Australia prepare for Thursday's second Test.Jul 13, 14:57
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Mike Ford tips Sam Burgess to earn England World Cup place
Bath Rugby boss Mike Ford believes that Sam Burgess needs just one pre-World Cup outing to prove his worth to England head coach Stuart Lancaster.Jul 13, 14:42
Morgan Schneiderlin pays tribute to Southampton supporters
Outgoing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin says that he 'can never thank fans enough' for their support during his seven years on the South Coast.Jul 13, 14:25
Scott Dann pens new five-year Crystal Palace deal
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann signs a new five-year deal at Selhurst Park.Jul 13, 14:13
Southampton suffer third defeat on tour of Austria
Havard Nielsen and Dimitri Oberlin find the net to condemn Southampton to a 2-0 defeat in their third and final pre-season outing in Austria.Jul 11, 17:10
Stuart Broad hails dominant England display
Stuart Broad admits to being "really happy" with England's showing on day four of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.Jul 11, 16:53
Michael Clarke critical of Australia approach in heavy England defeat
Michael Clarke suggests that the biggest factor in Australia's 169-run defeat to England was their failure to make the most of chances when they presented themselves.Jul 11, 16:40
Charlie Austin focused on Queens Park Rangers
Striker Charlie Austin stresses that he is not concerned by any talk over his Queens Park Rangers future, which will remain the case until he is "told otherwise".Jul 11, 16:21
Southampton edged out by Valencia
Pablo Piatti's goal is the difference for Valencia as they battle to a 1-0 victory over Southampton in Austria.Jul 11, 16:00
AFC Wimbledon hold Premier League Watford thanks to late penalty
Odion Ighalo and Fernando Forestieri find the net for Premier League Watford, but it is not enough to help them beat AFC Wimbledon.Jul 11, 15:57
Conor McAleny stars for Everton in Swindon Town win
Youngster Conor McAleney proves the difference for Everton in their 4-0 pre-season friendly victory over Swindon Town.Jul 11, 15:54
Carlos Tevez pays tribute to Juventus supporters
Carlos Tevez says that he is "very grateful" to Juventus fans for all the support they afforded him during his two-year spell in Turin.Jul 11, 14:54
Matt Ryan: "Confidence is growing" at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Matt Ryan insists that Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are out to make amends when they meet Warrington Wolves in Super League this weekend.Jul 11, 14:35
Justin Rose feeling the pressure ahead of Open Championship
Englishman Justin Rose admits that there is "an added inkling of tension" to perform well at the Open Championship, following Rory McIlroy's recent withdrawal.Jul 11, 14:21
Jamie Carragher questions Bastian Schweinsteiger's Manchester United move
Jamie Carragher says that it will "be interesting" to see how incoming midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger fits into Manchester United's starting lineup next season.Jul 11, 14:00
Luis Suarez wants FIFA apology for "excessive" ban
Luis Suarez insists that FIFA's Disciplinary Committee should make an apology for handing him an unjust punishment when he bit Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.Jul 11, 13:45
Football Association rejects Hull City's proposed name change
Hull City's proposal to rename the club Hull Tigers is rejected by the Football Association.Jul 11, 13:27
Alex Corbisiero: 'I'm hungrier than ever to succeed with England'
Alex Corbisiero is relishing the chance to battle for a starting spot in England's World Cup squad after missing out on the Six Nations earlier this year. Jul 11, 13:14
In Profile: Newcastle United's new signing Georginio Wijnaldum
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Newcastle United's new £14.4m signing Georginio Wijnaldum.Jul 11, 12:25
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