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President Barack Obama disrupts Swansea City's pre-season training
Swansea City right-back Angel Rangel reveals that US president Barack Obama caused the players to be late for pre-season training in Washington.Jul 16, 12:15
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Jermain Defoe targets fast start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe says that Sunderland need to work hard during pre-season in order to 'fly out of the blocks' in the Premier League.Jul 16, 11:57
Team News: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Eric Bailly handed Manchester United debuts against Wigan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly are handed their Manchester United debuts, while Luke Shaw returns to the fold in a pre-season friendly against Wigan Athletic.Jul 16, 11:33
Diafra Sakho 'refuses to travel to Austria for West Ham United's pre-season tour'
Diafra Sakho reportedly refuses to travel to Austria with his West Ham United teammates for pre-season amid rumours that he wants to leave the club.Jul 16, 11:26
West Ham United to launch bid for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez?
West Ham United are reportedly planning to lodge a bid for Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez, who is believed to be rated at £67m.Jul 16, 11:12
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Former England batsman Michael Carberry diagnosed with cancerous tumour
Hampshire announce that former England batsman Michael Carberry has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour.Jul 14, 17:49
England snatch late wickets after Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq scores century
Misbah-ul-Haq scores a century, but two late wickets from England bowler Chris Woakes leave Pakistan on 282-6 on day one of the first Test at Lord's.Jul 14, 17:39
Leicester City's Claudio Ranieri: 'It will be very difficult to win title again'
Claudio Ranieri admits that it will be "very difficult" for his Leicester City side to repeat last season's Premier League title win.Jul 14, 17:23
Chelsea 'determined to keep hold of Nemanja Matic'
Chelsea are determined to keep hold of Nemanja Matic following interest from Juventus and Manchester United.Jul 14, 17:05
Ben Mee signs new three-year contract at Burnley
Ben Mee signs a new three-year contract at Burnley after helping the team earn promotion to the Premier League.Jul 14, 16:47
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte backs Michy Batshuayi to make "impact"
New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Michy Batshuayi will make an "impact" at the club.Jul 14, 16:34
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Chris Froome keeps yellow jersey following 12th-stage mayhem in Tour de France
Chris Froome retains the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, despite crashing his bike and proceeding on foot during stage 12 of the race.Jul 14, 16:16
West Ham United target Carlos Bacca mulling over AC Milan future
AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca reveals that he is considering offers amid reports that West Ham United have had a £26m bid accepted.Jul 14, 15:56
Video: Chris Froome forced to run without bike in Tour de France after 12th-stage chaos
Chris Froome risks losing the yellow jersey after a 12th-stage crash results in him running up the Mount Ventoux summit in the Tour de France.Jul 14, 15:28
Hans-Joachim Watzke: 'Borussia Dortmund more appealing than Manchester City'
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says that his club have more 'appeal' than Manchester City.Jul 14, 15:04
New manager Antonio Conte describes Chelsea as "underrated"
New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that his team are "underrated" and can spring a few 'surprises'.Jul 14, 14:47
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri: 'N'Golo Kante's future is in his own hands'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri suggests that N'Golo Kante is yet to make a decision about his future amid reports that Chelsea are interested in the midfielder.Jul 14, 14:29
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte targeting players who can adapt to "philosophy"
New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that he intends to sign players who can adapt to his "philosophy".Jul 14, 14:12
Report: Tottenham Hotspur not interested in signing Mario Gotze
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly not interested in signing Bayern Munich attacker Mario Gotze.Jul 14, 10:57
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants "solution" to Joe Allen future
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he needs to find a "solution" to Joe Allen's future.Jul 14, 10:37
Report: Leroy Sane agrees terms ahead of Manchester City move
Schalke 04 attacker Leroy Sane reportedly agrees personal terms on a four-year deal with Manchester City ahead of a £46.5m move.Jul 14, 10:12
Wales move ahead of England in FIFA world rankings
Wales move up to 11th in the FIFA world rankings, while England drop to 13th in the list.Jul 14, 09:57
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'could miss Manchester United's pre-season tour of China'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could reportedly miss Manchester United's pre-season tour of China as manager Jose Mourinho considers giving him more rest time.Jul 14, 09:31
Swansea's Wayne Routledge scores twice in pre-season win over Charlotte Independence
Wayne Routledge scores twice for Swansea City as they seal a 4-0 win over Charlotte Independence in their pre-season match.Jul 14, 09:11
Andros Townsend makes Crystal Palace debut in pre-season stalemate
Andros Townsend makes his Crystal Palace debut as the team play out a goalless draw with pre-season opponents Philadelphia Union.Jul 14, 08:37
Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel makes dig at departing players
Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel makes a subtle dig at summer exits Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gundogan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Jul 13, 11:57
Jake Ball to make England Test debut against Pakistan at Lord's
England captain Alastair Cook confirms that fast bowler Jake Ball will make his Test debut against Pakistan at Lord's tomorrow.Jul 13, 11:43
Thierry Henry 'keen to join London Premier League club following Arsenal exit'
Thierry Henry is reportedly keen to join another London Premier League club to gain coaching experience after leaving his role at Arsenal.Jul 13, 11:22
Agent Mino Raiola: 'I wanted Paul Pogba to join Chelsea last year'
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola admits that he wanted the Juventus midfielder to join Chelsea last summer.Jul 13, 11:06
Martin Skrtel completes Fenerbahce medical ahead of move from Liverpool
Martin Skrtel passes a medical at Fenerbahce ahead of a £5.5m transfer from Liverpool.Jul 13, 10:45
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Squash player Laura Massaro slams Rory McIlroy's "unacceptable" Rio 2016 remarks
English squash player Laura Massaro slams Rory McIlroy's "unacceptable" comments that golf does not "matter" at the Olympics.Jul 13, 10:33
Report: Leicester City offer N'Golo Kante improved four-year deal
Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante is reportedly in negotiations with the club regarding an improved four-year contract.Jul 13, 10:13
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells Mario Balotelli to find new club
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells Mario Balotelli to find a new club this summer as he has no future at Anfield.Jul 13, 09:56
Gary Neville 'open to working as Sam Allardyce's assistant coach with England'
Gary Neville is reportedly open to returning as England assistant coach if Sam Allardyce is appointed as the new manager.Jul 13, 09:39
Sunderland confirm club gave permission for Sam Allardyce to speak with FA
Sunderland confirm that Sam Allardyce has spoken to the FA about becoming England manager, but the club are unhappy with the "damaging" speculation.Jul 13, 09:21
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to move for Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas?
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly considering making a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.Jul 13, 08:58
West Ham United held by Carolina Railhawks in weather-affected friendly
West Ham United are held to a 2-2 draw by Carolina Railhawks in a weather-affected pre-season match in the United States.Jul 13, 08:43
Justin Rose, Danny Willett in four-strong team for GB at Rio 2016 Olympics
Justin Rose, Danny Willett, Catriona Matthew and Charley Hull are selected to represent Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympics.Jul 13, 08:11
Hull City pair Allan McGregor, Alex Bruce face six-month injury spell
Hull City manager Steve Bruce reveals that Allan McGregor and Alex Bruce could be out for the next six months due to respective back and Achilles injuries.Jul 11, 11:58
Video: Crying France fan consoled by young Portugal supporter after Euro 2016 final
A young Portugal fan consoles a teary France supporter at the end of the Euro 2016 final in Paris.Jul 11, 11:45
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