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Natalie Powell progresses into quarter-finals to keep British judo hopes alive
Natalie Powell beats Anastasiya Dmitrieva with a waza-ari to ensure that Team GB have a representative in the latter stages of the judo event in Baku.
Jun 27, 10:18
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Great Britain's Gemma Gibbons exits European Games at second-round stage
Team GB's Gemma Gibbons crashes out of Baku 2015 in round two, with the Olympic silver medallist tasting defeat against Victoriia Turks at the Heydar Aliyev Arena.
Jun 27, 10:01
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British judoka Ben Fletcher suffers golden score defeat in Baku
Team GB's Ben Fletcher exits the men's judo -100kg event at the round-of-16 stage in Baku.
Jun 27, 09:46
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Ireland's Sam Magee "over the moon" with Baku bronze
Ireland's Sam Magee insists that he is "over the moon" with his Baku 2015 bronze medal, due to the fact that he was a major injury doubt heading into the competition.
Jun 27, 09:31
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Great Britain's Sarah Adlington crashes out early on in Baku
Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Sarah Adlington loses her round-of-16 eliminations clash against the Ukraine's Svitlana Iaromka.
Jun 27, 09:14
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Azerbaijani athlete Chaltu Beji suspended for failing drugs test
Home athlete Chaltu Beji is handed a suspension for failing a drugs test at the European Games.
Jun 27, 09:01
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Ireland's Chloe Magee 'gutted' by mixed doubles semi-final defeat
Ireland's Chloe Magee admits that is "very disappointing" to lose out to France in the badminton mixed doubles semi-final in Baku.
Jun 27, 08:44
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Team GB's Ben Fletcher overcomes first-round test at European Games
Ben Fletcher records a victory by ippon over Isaac Bezzina to set up a last-16 meeting with Henk Grol at the European Games.
Jun 27, 08:29
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Belgian badminton ace Lianne Tan hails "best moment" of career
Lianne Tan claims that she now has "nothing to lose" when taking on Line Kjaersfeldt in the women's badminton gold-medal final on Sunday morning.
Jun 27, 08:15
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On this day: Ronaldo strikes to enter World Cup folklore
On this day in 2006, Brazilian sensation Ronaldo etched his name in the history books by becoming the World Cup's highest-ever scorer.
Jun 27, 07:00
Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015
Darcy Deakin: Luke Greenbank gold "well deserved"
Great Britain's Darcy Deakin insists that Luke Greenbank's gold medal success at Baku 2015 was "well deserved".
Jun 26, 15:59
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Anthony Fowler hails "special" gold medal-winning performance by Joe Joyce
Anthony Fowler leads the tributes for European Games super-heavyweight champion Joe Joyce, who took gold in Baku this afternoon by beating Gasan Gimbatov.
Jun 26, 15:47
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Britain's Joe Joyce wins super-heavyweight gold in Baku
British boxer Joe Joyce claims European Games super-heavyweight gold by beating Russian Federation's Gasan Gimbatov in Baku.
Jun 26, 15:31
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British boxer Josh Kelly: "I gave it my all"
Josh Kelly vows to take his Baku 2015 semi-final defeat to Parviz Baghirov "on the chin" in order to bounce back in upcoming events.
Jun 26, 15:18
Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015
Silver, bronze for Great Britain in women's 100m butterfly
Amelia Clynes and Laura Stephens win European Games silver and bronze respectively for Great Britain in the women's 100m butterfly in Baku.
Jun 26, 14:59
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Azerbaijan's Elvin Mamishzada takes flyweight gold at European Games
Elvin Mamishzada claims a unanimous points win over Italy's Vincenzo Picardi to win European Games gold for Azerbaijan in the men's flyweight.
Jun 26, 14:36
Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015
Russian Federation swimmer Arina Openysheva wins fifth European Games gold
Arina Openysheva wins gold for Russian Federation in the women's 200m freestyle, finishing some four seconds ahead of Great Britain hopeful Holly Hibbot.
Jun 26, 14:24
Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015
Record-breaking Luke Greenbank storms to 200m backstroke gold for Great Britain
Luke Greenbank sets a world junior record time of 1:56.89 on his way to securing a second European Games gold medal in the men's 200m backstroke.
Jun 26, 14:07
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Anastasiia Beliakova scoops another boxing gold for Russian Federation
Russian Federation's Anastasiia Beliakova earns European Games gold in the women's light welterweight division by beating Valentina Alberti on points in Baku.
Jun 26, 13:53
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Elena Savelyeva claims bantamweight gold for Russian Federation
Elena Savelyeva beats Marzia Davide in the women's bantamweight final to secure a 60th gold medal of the first ever European Games for Russian Federation.
Jun 26, 13:36
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Russian Federation epee team boss upset by bronze-medal performance
Maria Mazina admits to being "very sad" about Russian Federation's performance in the epee event at Baku 2015.
Jun 26, 13:23
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Ireland's Katie Taylor expecting "tough" Estelle Mossely fight
Katie Taylor acknowledges that if she is to claim gold at the European Games then she must produce her best showing in order to overcome Estelle Mossely.
Jun 26, 13:03
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Mia Hermansson: 'I feel bad for Great Britain's Gemma Howell'
Sweden's Mia Hermansson offers sympathy to Great Britain's Gemma Howell following her disappointing penalty exit at the European Games.
Jun 26, 12:50
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Team GB's Sally Conway remains upbeat on Rio 2016 chances
Sally Conway remains in a positive mood following her European Games exit at the hands of Hungary's Szabina Gercsak.
Jun 26, 12:32
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Home boxer Abdulkadir Abdullayev: 'Crowd gave me strength to win semi-final'
Abdulkadir Abdullayev admits that he found life "tough" in today's heavyweight semi-final clash against Saddam Magomedov, but is grateful to have got the job done.
Jun 26, 12:17
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Carl Ablett: 'Leeds Rhinos hungrier than ever to win Challenge Cup'
Carl Ablett stresses that winning the Challenge Cup last season has not weakened Leeds Rhinos' desire to prevail in the competition once more this time around.
Jun 26, 10:57
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Nigel de Jong commits to AC Milan
Premier League-linked midfielder Nigel de Jong puts pen to paper on a new three-year deal at AC Milan.
Jun 26, 10:45
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Sunderland to make fresh Stewart Downing bid?
West Ham United midfielder Stewart Downing is to be the subject of a fresh bid from Sunderland in the coming days, according to a report.
Jun 26, 10:35
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Petr Cech 'to undergo Arsenal medical today'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech's move to Arsenal could be wrapped up this weekend, with reports suggesting that he will undergo a medical later today.
Jun 26, 10:20
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Johanna Konta to face Maria Sharapova in Wimbledon opener
Johanna Konta is handed a tough opening-round match at Wimbledon, with 2004 champion Maria Sharapova providing her competition.
Jun 26, 10:00
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Sepp Blatter: "I have not resigned" as FIFA president
Sepp Blatter states that he has "not resigned" as FIFA president, before hinting that he could now stand for election later this year.
Jun 26, 09:48
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Andy Murray dealt difficult hand in Wimbledon draw
British number one Andy Murray will face Mikhail Kukushkin in the first round of Wimbledon next week.
Jun 26, 09:22
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Jordi Alba hopes to hang up boots at Barcelona
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba reiterates that he wants to remain at the club for "many, many years", despite attracting the interest of an array of clubs.
Jun 26, 09:11
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Sam Warburton: 'Wales know exactly what England are capable of doing'
Wales skipper Sam Warburton insists that those already writing off pool-stage opponents England ahead of the Rugby World Cup are "ill-advised".
Jun 26, 08:59
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Javier Mascherano backs Radamel Falcao to come good
Javier Mascherano believes that Monaco striker Radamel Falcao will return to his prolific best as soon as he finds a club he feels settled at.
Jun 26, 08:48
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Report: Manchester United's £35m Sergio Ramos bid rejected
A report claims that Real Madrid have rejected a £35m bid from Manchester United for centre-back Sergio Ramos.
Jun 26, 08:30
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Joey Barton: English football "rotten from top to bottom"
Former Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton believes that it is "impossible for England to build good teams" due to the power of the Premier League.
Jun 26, 08:12
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David Clarkson makes Motherwell return
David Clarkson joins Keith Lasley, Steven Hammel and Stephen Pearson in linking up with former side Motherwell.
Jun 25, 17:58
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Wayne Rooney: 'Manchester United can win Premier League title next season'
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits that his side "should be winning trophies", which he expects to be the case in Louis van Gaal's second season in charge.
Jun 25, 17:44
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Rory Burns: 'I don't remember Moises Henriques collision'
Surrey batsman Rory Burns remembers nothing of his on-field collision with teammate Moises Henrique, which left both players requiring hospital treatment.
Jun 25, 17:31
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