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Wales break into world's top 10, one place below England
Wales, ranked 117th in the world four years ago, break into FIFA's top 10 for the first time on the back of an unbeaten start to Euro 2016 qualifying.Jul 9, 08:46
Marco Reus rejects Barcelona approach?
A report claims that Borrusia Dortmund star Marco Reus has turned down the chance to sign for Barcelona, putting a number of Premier League clubs on red alert.Jul 9, 08:29
Former FIFA chief Chuck Blazer handed lifetime ban
FIFA's ethics committee hands former executive member Chuck Blazer a lifetime ban from all football activity as a result of corruption charges.Jul 9, 08:14
Nani urges Robin van Persie to join him at Fenerbahce
Nani believes that Robin van Persie will be "very successful" at Fenerbahce should he join the Turkish club from Manchester United this summer.Jul 6, 18:02
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Enes Unal, Morgan Schneiderlin, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer talk and activity from throughout the day.Jul 6, 18:01
Jose Mauri: 'AC Milan move a dream come true'
New AC Milan recruit Jose Mauri admits that he must improve if he is to become a success at the San Siro and join hero Gennaro Gattuso in the club's hall of fame.Jul 6, 17:35
Burton Albion take Norwich City goalkeeper Remi Matthews on loan
Norwich City goalkeeper Remi Matthews re-joins Burton Albion on a six-month loan deal.Jul 6, 17:17
Crewe Alexandra loan Swansea City's Adam King
Adam King joins League One side Crewe Alexandra on loan from Swansea City until January 5.Jul 6, 17:02
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Joe Marler: England players "looking over their shoulders"
Joe Marler reveals that England's current 50-man training squad have been left in the dark regarding when each culling process will take place.Jul 6, 16:47
Manchester United teenager Callum Gribbin trains with first team
Sixteen-year-old playmaker Callum Gribbin takes part in training with Manchester United's senior squad, leading to suggestions that he may form part of their tour squad.Jul 6, 16:29
Micah Richards "gutted to be leaving" Manchester City
Aston Villa full-back Micah Richards acknowledges that he had little choice but to leave Manchester City in order to secure more regular game time.Jul 6, 16:14
Ryan Bertrand ruled out for up to six weeks
Southampton's Ryan Bertrand faces between five and six weeks on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery.Jul 6, 15:59
Agent: Marco Verratti "happy" at Paris Saint-Germain
Marco Verratti is "absolutely calm" in the wake of speculation linking him with a switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona, according to the player's agent.Jul 6, 15:48
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James Anderson "feeling really positive" ahead of Ashes opener
James Anderson hails the feel-good factor within the England camp, with just two days to go before the Ashes series gets underway in Cardiff.Jul 6, 15:32
Didier Drogba: 'Frank Lampard best I've ever played with'
Didier Drogba says that Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Carles Puyol have been his toughest opponents to date, while Frank Lampard is the best he has played alongside.Jul 6, 15:14
Didier Drogba: 'Chelsea can continue to progress'
Didier Drogba believes that reigning Premier League champions Chelsea can "progress together" as a squad in the coming years.Jul 6, 14:59
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Andre Savelio commits to St Helens
St Helens forward Andre Savelio signs a new two-year contract extension at Langtree Park following an impressive breakthrough campaign.Jul 6, 14:41
West Bromwich Albion to battle Galatasaray for Yuto Nagatomo?
A report claims that Inter Milan full-back Yuto Nagatomo is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between West Bromwich Albion and Galatasaray.Jul 6, 14:24
Swansea City youngster Kenji Gorre signs new deal
Kenji Gorre commits his future to Swansea City by signing a new three-year deal at the Premier League club.Jul 6, 14:09
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: David de Gea, Toby Alderweireld, Juan Cuadrado
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer talk and speculation that has emerged throughout today.Jul 5, 18:00
Lee Radford hails "special" Hull FC performance
Lee Radford describes the performance of youngster Jack Logan in Hull FC's victory over Wakefield Trinity Wildcats as "outstanding" following his two-try showing.Jul 5, 17:47
Liverpool sign Arsenal youngster Elijah Dixon-Bonner
Elijah Dixon-Bonner makes a switch from Arsenal to Liverpool on scholarship terms, having turned down the offer of a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.Jul 5, 17:31
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Chijindu Ujah takes British Championship gold in men's 100m
Chijindu Ujah's time of 10.10s is enough to see him earn gold in the men's 100m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Jul 5, 17:16
Dina Asher-Smith storms to 100m gold at British Championships
Britain's fastest woman Dina Asher-Smith adds British Athletics Championship gold to her collection by finishing first in a time of 11.08s in the 100m event.Jul 5, 16:58
West Ham United 'confident of permanent Carl Jenkinson deal'
A report claims that Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson could join West Ham United on a permanent contract in the coming weeks, rather than on another loan deal.Jul 5, 16:43
David de Gea "very calm" ahead of pre-season return
David de Gea confirms that he will return to Manchester United for pre-season training, despite speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid intensifying.Jul 5, 16:25
Salford Red Devils pick up vital Catalans Dragons win
Salford Red Devils pick up just a second win in 11 league outings by seeing off Catalans Dragons 18-14 at the AJ Bell Stadium.Jul 5, 15:57
Hull FC overcome hapless Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fall to another Super League defeat, having let slip a promising start to lose 31-24 away at Hull FC.Jul 5, 15:54
Huddersfield Giants see off Hull Kingston Rovers to maintain Super League charge
Huddersfield Giants close in on the top three in the Super League table, courtesy of a resounding 32-14 win against Hull Kingston Rovers.Jul 5, 15:45
Raymond Domenech tells Hugo Lloris to snub Manchester United move
Raymond Domenech insists that Manchester United are currently on a par with Tottenham, and would therefore not benefit Hugo Lloris's career if he was to make a switch.Jul 5, 15:01
Moeen Ali: Ryan Harris retirement a 'massive blow' for Australia
England all-rounder Moeen Ali says that Ryan Harris's shock retirement just days before the Ashes gets underway is "a shame" for the sport.Jul 5, 14:48
Agent: Juan Cuadrado "very likely" to remain at Chelsea
The agent of Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado confirms that there has been interest in the Colombian from elsewhere, but he is unlikely to leave West London this summer.Jul 5, 14:32
Gerard Deulofeu eager to get going in second spell at Everton
Everton attacker Gerard Deulofeu believes that he will quickly adapt to life back on Merseyside, having impressed during his first stint at the club in 2013-14.Jul 5, 14:16
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Bernard Tomic given Davis Cup axe by Australia
World number 25 Bernard Tomic is to be overlooked for Australia's Davis Cup quarter-final meeting with Kazakhstan following a recent outburst.Jul 5, 11:01
Mario Gotze agent critical of Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich failed to get the best out of star midfielder Mario Gotze last season, according to the Germany international's agent Volker Struth.Jul 5, 10:47
West Ham United launch Aymen Abdennour bid?
West Ham United reportedly offer Monaco £14.3m for defender Aymen Abdennour, who is also said to be a target of Premier League rivals Liverpool.Jul 5, 10:31
Jens Lehmann urges Mesut Ozil to add further consistency
Jens Lehmann backs Mesut Ozil to continue improving for club and country in the coming years on the back of a positive 2014-15 campaign.Jul 5, 10:18
John Hartson: Adam Matthews joining Sunderland a "brave decision"
John Hartson believes that Adam Matthews's decision to swap Celtic for Sunderland was down to a desire to play regular football next season.Jul 5, 10:04
Graham Rowntree: 'England players can't get any bigger ahead of World Cup'
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes that the changing face of rugby union means his group of players must avoid putting on any additional weight.Jul 5, 09:52
Manchester United 'awaiting Angel di Maria injury update'
Angel di Maria is in a race against time to be fit for the start of the new season after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty, a report claims.Jul 5, 09:34
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