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Vanishing spray to be used in Serie A next season
Vanishing spray used by referees to stop opposition players encroaching during free kicks will be used in Italy's Serie A next season.Jul 19, 20:38
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Nathan Brown hails "outstanding" London Broncos attitude
Nathan Brown praises the "outstanding" attitude shown by London Broncos in their 58-16 defeat against his St Helens side.Jul 19, 20:28
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Roma sign Leandro Paredes on season-long loan
Argentine attacking midfielder Leandro Paredes joins Roma on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent deal at the end of the forthcoming season.Jul 19, 20:08
Tottenham Hotspur agree deal for Swansea City duo Ben Davies, Michel Vorm?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City agree a deal which will see Ben Davies and Michel Vorm move to White Hart Lane.Jul 19, 19:54
Arsene Wenger "cannot guarantee" Thomas Vermaelen stay
Arsene Wenger reveals that he will sign a new centre-back should Thomas Vermaelen leave Arsenal this summer.Jul 19, 19:37
Luis Felipe Scolari successor to be announced next week
Luiz Felipe Scolari's successor as Brazil manager is to be announced next week, the country's football federation has confirmed.Jul 19, 19:24
Johnnie Jackson, George Tucudean goals fire Charlton Athletic to victory
Goals from Johnnie Jackson and George Tucudean ensures that Charlton Athletic round off their tour of Spain with a 2-0 victory against Atletico Clube de Portugal.Jul 19, 19:02
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Ed Clancy: 'Bradley Wiggins not far from best form'
England cyclist Ed Clancy insists that teammate Bradley Wiggins is close to returning to his best form with the Commonwealth Games just days away.Jul 19, 18:45
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Liam Plunkett: 'Real hope for England in India Test'
Right-handed bowler Liam Plunkett declares that England will "go hard" in search of a victory against India.Jul 19, 18:29
Arsene Wenger: 'I have to speak to Wilshere about smoking incident'
Arsene Wenger says that he will speak to midfielder Jack Wilshere after he was photographed smoking outside a nightclub last week.Jul 19, 18:16
St Helens make light work of London Broncos to top Super League table
St Helens defeat bottom-placed London Broncos 58-16 to climb to the Super League summit.Jul 19, 16:22
Late Scott Vernon double denies Watford
Scott Vernon's late brace rescues a draw for Shrewsbury Town at Greenhous Meadow in their pre-season friendly against Watford.Jul 19, 16:00
Arsenal off to winning start in pre-season
Arsenal get their pre-season campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Boreham Wood at Meadow Park.Jul 19, 15:56
Trialists impress in Blackpool pre-season victory
Blackpool beat Penrith 4-0 to get their pre-season campaign off to a winning start at Frenchfield Park.Jul 19, 15:52
Report: Mohamed Salah's Chelsea future in doubt
A report claims that the future of Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah is in doubt after news emerged that he may be forced to return to Egypt for military service. Jul 19, 15:25
Sunderland fans raise cash for tribute to Newcastle United crash victims
Supporters of Sunderland put rivalry aside to raise over £7,500 to pay tribute to two Newcastle United supporters who died earlier this week.Jul 19, 15:05
James Lowes: 'We haven't mentioned relegation'
James Lowes says that Bradford Bulls are simply focusing on the task at hand of beating Huddersfield Giants this weekend, rather than off-field matters.Jul 19, 14:52
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Nico Rosberg: "I'll focus on my own race"
Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg insists that he will 'focus on his own race' following teammate Lewis Hamilton's 15th-place finish in qualifying for the German Grand Prix.Jul 19, 14:30
Lazio fail to meet Stefan de Vrij valuation?
Stefan de Vrij's reported move to Lazio is said to have broken down after the Italian club fell short of the £7m asking price for the Feyenoord defender.Jul 19, 14:14
Live Commentary: Hearts 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's slender 2-1 victory against Hearts.Jul 18, 18:00
Real Madrid sign Toni Kroos on six-year deal
Real Madrid complete the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos on a six-year deal.Jul 17, 07:53
Gary Ballance escapes punishment for topless bar incident
Peter Moores reveals that Garry Ballance will face no punishment after the batsman was spotted topless in a bar just hours after England's Test draw against India.Jul 17, 07:48
Quinton de Kock half-century helps Sri Lanka take morning session
Left-handed batsman Quinton de Kock records his maiden Test half-century to leave South Africa on 331-7 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka.Jul 17, 07:33
Report: Liverpool make fresh Ben Davies bid
Brendan Rodgers plans to make a fresh bid for Swansea City defender Ben Davies in order to strengthen his Liverpool defence, a report claims.Jul 17, 07:14
8am Transfer Talk Update: Jan Vertonghen, Emmanuel Riviere, Oussama Assaidi
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and speculation making the headlines this morning.Jul 17, 07:00
Louis van Gaal 'to axe seven Manchester United players'
A report claims that Louis van Gaal will begin his reign as Manchester United manager by axing seven players in the next 48 hours.Jul 17, 06:30
Queens Park Rangers interested in signing Ron Vlaar?
Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar is a £4m target for Queens Park Rangers, a report claims.Jul 17, 06:16
Brian McDermott not surprised by Castleford Tigers form
Brian McDermott insists that he has not been surprised by Castleford Tigers' form this season ahead of Leeds Rhinos' meeting with Daryl Powell's side tonight.Jul 17, 06:07
Emmanuel Riviere "excited" by Newcastle United move
Newcastle United's latest recruit Emmanuel Riviere says that he is "excited" to play for the club after completing his transfer.Jul 17, 05:47
Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool can't worry about Luis Suarez sale'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that his side did all that they could to keep hold of Luis Suarez prior to his move to Spanish giants Barcelona in a £75m deal.Jul 17, 05:32
Two Cameroon athletes go missing ahead of Commonwealth Games
Two wrestlers competing for Cameroon in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Scotland have gone missing in Aberdeen.Jul 17, 05:15
Celtic 'seeking Christian Atsu loan deal'
In-demand Chelsea winger Christian Atsu is a reported target for Celtic.Jul 14, 00:52
Graziano Pelle: 'It's great to be a Southampton player'
Southampton striker Graziano Pelle reveals that he joined the Saints over Leicester City due to their ambition to "keep improving every year".Jul 14, 00:41
Stan Collymore: 'Lionel Messi Golden Ball award disgraceful'
Stan Collymore criticises football governing body FIFA's decision to award Argentina's Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball award.Jul 14, 00:19
Tony Smith hails Joel Monaghan performance
Tony Smith has heaps praise on Joel Monaghan following Warrington Wolves' 72-12 win against London Broncos on Sunday afternoon.Jul 13, 23:59
Nottingham Forest interested in Mikele Leigertwood, Jobi McAnuff?
Stuart Pearce is interested in bringing former Reading duo Mikele Leigertwood and Jobi McAnuff to Nottingham Forest, a report claims.Jul 13, 23:47
Novak Djokovic marries childhood sweetheart days after Wimbledon victory
Novak Djokovic marries childhood sweetheart Jelena Ristic just days after winning his second Wimbledon crown.Jul 13, 23:33
Report: Chelsea open Didier Drogba talks
A report claims that Chelsea have opened talks with former striker Didier Drogba regarding a return to Stamford Bridge. Jul 13, 23:17
Alan Pardew: 'Remy Cabella will improve Newcastle United'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says that new signing Remy Cabella will "improve" Newcastle United's squad next season following his move to the club. Jul 13, 22:59
Newcastle United complete Remy Cabella transfer
Montpellier attacking midfielder Remy Cabella completes his move to Newcastle United after weeks of speculation linking him to the Premier League side.Jul 13, 22:45
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