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Georgina Hockenhull slip proves costly in women's beam final
British gymnast Georgina Hockenhull manages to recover after an early slip in the women's beam final, but it is not enough to earn her a European Games medal.Jun 20, 13:49
Eleftherios Petrounias wins first European Games gold for Greece
Russia's Nikita Ignatyev misses out on a second European Games gold after being pipped to the post by Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece in the men's rings final.Jun 20, 13:33
Aliya Mustafina claims third medal of European Games
Aliya Mustafina finishes first in the women's uneven bars at the Nation Gymnastics Arena in Baku to secure a third gold medal of these European Games.Jun 20, 13:17
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Michaela Walsh warns Nicola Adams: 'I will beat you at Rio 2016'
Michaela Walsh is "100%" confident that she can beat Nicola Adams at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio should the pair meet in the women's flyweight category.Jun 20, 13:02
Spanish gymnast stunned by gold medal win at Baku 2015
Spain's Rayderley Miguel Zapata Santana admits that he was "not expecting" to win gold in the men's floor exercise event at the European Games.Jun 20, 12:48
Team GB's Kelly Simm suffers women's vault disappointment at European Games
Kelly Simm finishes sixth in the women's vault final at Baku 2015, in an event that was won by Switzerland's Giulia Steingruber.Jun 20, 12:32
Brinn Bevan scoops pommel horse bronze for Team GB
Great Britain gymnast Brinn Bevan wins a 13th medal of the inaugural European Games for his nation by claiming bronze in the men's pommel horse in Baku.Jun 20, 12:14
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Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole looks at three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.Jun 20, 11:09
Five defensive midfield targets for Arsenal this summer
Sports Mole looks at five possible defensive midfield options available for Arsenal to sign this summer, as Arsene Wenger aims to bolster his squad.Jun 20, 09:54
On this day: Arsenal sign Dennis Bergkamp from Inter Milan
On this day 20 years ago, Arsenal signed Dennis Bergkamp from Ajax for a club-record fee of £7.5m.Jun 20, 07:00
Paul Drinkhall loses out on table tennis bronze at Baku 2015
Team GB's Paul Drinkhall tastes defeat against Lei Kou in the bronze-medal final to bring his European Games campaign to a disappointing close.Jun 19, 15:59
British boxer Qais Ashfaq advances into European Games final eight
Great Britain's Qais Ashfaq outscores Selcuk Eker to set up a last-eight bout against Germany's Omar El-Hag at the inaugural European Games.Jun 19, 15:40
James Heatly, Ross Haslam win silver for Great Britain in men's 3m synchro
James Heatly and Ross Haslam post a score of 286.05 to secure a silver medal in the men's 3m synchronised diving event at the Baku Aquatics Centre.Jun 19, 15:23
Irish boxing hopeful Brendan Irvine dedicates Baku win to late father
Brendan Irvine eyes an all-round improvement against Salman Alizada in Monday's light flyweight quarter-final bout in Baku, despite comfortably beating Tinko Banabakov.Jun 19, 15:11
Russian shooter Vitaly Fokeev "very happy" with gold medal success
Russian Federation shooter Vitaly Fokeev describes winning a gold medal at the European Games as "priceless".Jun 19, 14:54
Nouchka Fontijn sings Savannah Marshall's praises after European Games bout
The Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijn urges her British opponent Savannah Marshall to remain positive after beating her in the round-of-16 stage at Baku 2015.Jun 19, 14:34
German shooter Andreas Loew slams costly timekeeper 'error'
Germany's Andreas Loew believes that bad officiating cost him a medal in the men's double trap event at the European Games.Jun 19, 14:19
Great Britain's Savannah Marshall suffers early Baku 2015 exit
European champion Nouchka Fontijn remains on course to claim further success at Baku 2015 after beating Great Britain's Savannah Marshall to book a quarter-final spot.Jun 19, 13:59
Li Jiao defeats Dutch compatriot Li Jie to take table tennis gold
Li Jie falls to a 4-0 defeat against Netherlands teammate Li Jiao in the women's singles table tennis final at the Baku Sports Hall.Jun 19, 13:45
Naomi Folkard: Facing Great Britain teammate was "difficult"
Naomi Folkard rues her poor shooting accuracy in today's 6-0 defeat against British teammate Nicky Hunt at the individual archery round-of-32 elimination stage in Baku.Jun 19, 13:30
Stoyka Petrova expecting tough battle against Team GB's Nicola Adams
Bulgaria's Stoyka Petrova claims that she 'knows how to beat' Nicola Adams, as the mind games ahead of Monday's European Games flyweight quarter-final bout continue.Jun 19, 13:15
Vitaly Fokeev claims Russian Federation's 25th gold medal at European Games
Russian Federation's impressive showing at the inaugural European Games continues as Vitaly Fokeev claims gold in the men's double trap at the Baku Shooting Centre.Jun 19, 12:57
Team GB's Steven Scott tastes semi-final defeat in men's double trap
Team GB shooter Steven Scott misses out on a top-four finish in the men's double trap semi-finals to end his hopes of claiming a medal at Baku 2015.Jun 19, 12:43
Nicky Hunt: 'Beating fellow Brit Naomi Folkard felt bittersweet'
Great Britain's Nicky Hunt admits that beating teammate Naomi Folkard in their individual archery elimination match in Baku left her feeling mixed emotions.Jun 19, 12:27
Team GB's Paul Drinkhall: "Lack of experience" to blame for semi-final defeat
Team GB table tennis star Paul Drinkhall remains confident that he can overcome his semi-final defeat at the hands of Dimitrij Ovtcharov to pick up European Games bronze.Jun 19, 12:12
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Shaun Wane targeting winning run for Wigan Warriors
Shaun Wane wants to see his Wigan Warriors side string together a winning run between now and the end of the season, starting with tonight's clash against Salford.Jun 19, 10:59
Samir Nasri: 'Manchester City need major strengthening this summer'
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri wants to see Manuel Pellegrini bring in further recruits this summer in order to challenge for titles both at home and abroad.Jun 19, 10:49
Teemu Pukki completes permanent Brondby switch
Teemu Pukki signs a three-year deal at Danish top-flight side Brondby after failing to make his mark at Celtic.Jun 19, 10:36
Ryan Giggs: 'I'm still adapting to coaching role at Manchester United'
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs declares that he will continue to 'work hard' in order to become the best coach possible at Old Trafford.Jun 19, 10:21
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Pakistan three down at tea after bowling out Sri Lanka for 300
Pakistan are left stranded on 38-3 at tea on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka, after bowling their opponents all out for 300 in Galle.Jun 19, 10:09
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Nico Rosberg quickest in Austrian Grand Prix first practice
Nico Rosberg edges out Lewis Hamilton to finish top in the first practice session ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.Jun 19, 09:42
David Gold: 'West Ham United will fill Olympic Stadium on regular basis'
West Ham United co-owner David Gold acknowledges that leaving the Boleyn Ground "will be an emotional time" for the club's fanbase.Jun 19, 09:31
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England, Australia announce historic three-match series for 2016
England will face Australia in a three-match series next June for the first time in the two nations' history.Jun 19, 09:14
Emmanuel Adebayor "can't wait" for Tottenham Hotspur pre-season return
Emmanuel Adebayor says that he is "looking forward" to proving a point to Tottenham Hotspur supporters next season, after essentially ruling out a move away from the club.Jun 19, 08:58
Emre Can eyeing regular midfield role at Liverpool
Emre Can insists that he 'has not regretted joining Liverpool', despite often being fielded out of position in his maiden campaign on Merseyside.Jun 19, 08:41
Steve McClaren close to making backroom appointments at Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren insists that he is "looking for the best" when it comes to appointing his new backroom coaching team at St James' Park.Jun 19, 08:26
Harry Kane: "I want to keep progressing"
Harry Kane admits that the past 12 month have "been incredible", although the Tottenham Hotspur striker wants to prove that his breakthrough campaign was not a one-off.Jun 19, 08:13
Republic of Moldova miss out on first European Games gold
Abdulrashid Sadulaev beats Moldova's Piotr Ianulov in the men's 86kg freestyle final to win yet another wrestling gold for Russian Federation.Jun 18, 15:58
Oleg Verniaiev secures men's all-around gold for Ukraine
Brinn Bevan finishes in a respectable 14th place in the men's all-around gymnastics final at Baku 2015, with Oleg Verniaiev of the Ukraine taking gold.Jun 18, 15:49
James Heatly takes diving bronze for Great Britain
Team GB's James Heatly posts a score of 483.40 on his way to securing a podium finish in the men's 1m springboard diving event.Jun 18, 15:33
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