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IAAF: 'Clean Russian athletes can apply to compete as neutrals'
The IAAF says that Russian athletes can apply to compete at the Rio Olympics as a neutral if they can prove that they are not "tainted" by the doping allegations.Jun 17, 16:43
Russian Sports Ministry "extremely disappointed" with IAAF decision to uphold ban
The Russian Sports Ministry says that it is "extremely disappointed" by the IAAF's decision to uphold a ban on the country's athletics stars.Jun 17, 16:14
IAAF upholds ban on Russian athletes ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics
The IAAF upholds a ban on Russian athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics.Jun 17, 15:51
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Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton dominates second practice in Baku
Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton secures a double for the day as he tops the second practice session of the European Grand Prix in Baku.Jun 17, 15:34
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Andy Murray beats fellow Brit Kyle Edmund to reach semi-finals at Queen's
Andy Murray beats fellow Brit Kyle Edmund in three sets to reach the semi-finals of the Aegon Championships at Queen's.Jun 17, 15:14
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Gianluigi Buffon: 'Antonio Conte will be excellent at Chelsea'
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon backs Antonio Conte to be an "excellent" manager for Chelsea.Jun 17, 11:57
Alan Shearer: 'Jamie Vardy, Daniel Sturridge must start for England'
Alan Shearer calls on England manager Roy Hodgson to start Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge against Slovakia on Monday at Euro 2016.Jun 17, 11:41
Lucas Vazquez wants Real Madrid to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Juventus
Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez is keen for Real Madrid to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Juventus and keep hold of him.Jun 17, 11:20
Stoke City open talks with West Bromwich Albion over signing of Saido Berahino?
Stoke City reportedly open talks with West Bromwich Albion regarding the possible signing of Saido Berahino.Jun 17, 10:59
Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton tops first practice session in Baku
Lewis Hamilton tops the first practice session in Baku ahead of the European Grand Prix, while his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg is second fastest.Jun 17, 10:42
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Tom Daley to lead 11-strong Olympic GB diving team to Rio 2016
Tom Daley leads Team GB's 11-strong diving team for the Rio 2016 Olympics.Jun 17, 10:06
West Ham United 'to bid £8m for Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie'
West Ham United reportedly consider lodging an £8m bid for Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie.Jun 17, 09:46
Roy Keane: 'Marouane Fellaini made a scapegoat at Manchester United'
Roy Keane defends Marouane Fellaini by claiming that the midfielder has been made a scapegoat at Manchester United.Jun 17, 09:29
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he decided against signing Dimitri Payet
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he has considered signing West Ham United star Dimitri Payet, but opted against it because of his 'inconsistency'.Jun 17, 09:07
Report: Jose Mourinho rules out Ryan Giggs staying Manchester United assistant
Jose Mourinho reportedly rules out keeping Ryan Giggs as assistant manager at Manchester United due to fears that the Welshman will try to take his job.Jun 17, 08:52
Celtic, Rangers to go head to head in Scottish Premiership on September 10
The first Old Firm derby of the 2016-17 season between Celtic and Rangers is scheduled for September 10.Jun 17, 08:32
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US Open first round hampered by thunderstorms as Andrew Landry tops leaderboard
Andrew Landry takes a one-shot lead at the US Open as the first round is suspended due to thunderstorms in Oakmont.Jun 17, 08:15
Arkadiusz Milik misses golden chances as Poland, Germany share point
Arkadiusz Milik misses two golden chances as Poland and Germany record a goalless draw in their Group C clash at Euro 2016.Jun 16, 20:51
Live Commentary: Germany 0-0 Poland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the goalless Euro 2016 Group C clash between Germany and Poland at the Stade de France in Paris.Jun 16, 18:00
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Three Russian football fans jailed over Marseille violence at Euro 2016
A French court sentences three Russian football fans to prison for their involvement in the violent scenes over the weekend in Marseille at Euro 2016.Jun 16, 15:02
David Beckham refuses to rule out football management
David Beckham refuses to rule out embarking on a career in management in the future.Jun 16, 14:43
Andy Murray to face Kyle Edmund in quarter-finals at Queen's
Andy Murray keeps alive his hopes of winning a fifth Aegon Championship title by beating Aljaz Bedene in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's.Jun 16, 14:14
Roma expect Radja Nainggolan to resist Chelsea interest
Roma manager Luciano Spalletti expects Radja Nainggolan to resist Chelsea interest and stay at the Serie A club.Jun 16, 13:55
Dame Sarah Storey to compete at seventh Paralympic Games in Rio
Dame Sarah Storey will compete in her seventh Paralympic Games after being named in the ParalympicsGB cycling team for Rio 2016.Jun 16, 13:35
Report: Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe drops off Southampton's managerial shortlist
Southampton reportedly drop Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe from their list of candidates to replace Ronald Koeman.Jun 16, 13:17
Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini 'not thinking about Fiorentina interest'
Emanuele Giaccherini's agent says that his client would be interested in joining Fiorentina, but is not thinking about a transfer until after Euro 2016.Jun 16, 13:00
Leicester City 'hold talks with Gokhan Inler's representatives'
Leicester City reportedly hold talks with Gokhan Inler's agent regarding the midfielder's future.Jun 16, 12:41
Everton 'to offer Romelu Lukaku new deal worth in excess of £100,000 a week'
Everton are reportedly prepared to offer Romelu Lukaku a new contract worth in excess of £100,000 a week in a bid to keep the striker at Goodison Park.Jun 16, 12:23
France to deport 20 Russian fans following violent clashes at Euro 2016
French officials confirm that 20 Russian men will be deported for their involvement in "skirmishes" in Marseille during Euro 2016.Jun 16, 12:07
Team News: England unchanged for Euro 2016 clash against Wales in Lens
England manager Roy Hodgson names an unchanged lineup for the Group B clash against Wales in Lens at Euro 2016.Jun 16, 11:45
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski open to joining Liverpool?
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski is reportedly open to joining Liverpool, but only if and when the club return to the Champions League.Jun 16, 11:32
Leighton Baines 'excited' to work with new Everton manager Ronald Koeman
Leighton Baines says that he is excited to work with new Everton manager Ronald Koeman.Jun 16, 11:15
Euro 2016 hosts France leave it late again to beat Albania and reach last 16
Euro 2016 hosts France score two late goals to beat Albania and book a spot in the last 16.Jun 15, 20:58
Live Commentary: France 2-0 Albania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Euro 2016 Group A clash between France and Albania at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.Jun 15, 18:00
Middlesbrough agree deal to sign Bernardo Espinosa from Sporting Gijon
Middlesbrough agree a deal to sign Sporting Gijon defender Bernardo Espinosa.Jun 15, 14:58
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder on July 6
Six-time Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6.Jun 15, 14:23
Dan Evans misses out on facing fellow Brit Kyle Edmund as he loses Queen's opener
Dan Evans misses out on a second-round match against fellow Brit Kyle Edmund as he loses to Paul-Henri Mathieu in the first round at Queen's.Jun 15, 14:18
Reeva Steenkamp's cousin: 'She did not love Oscar Pistorius'
Reeva Steenkamp did not love boyfriend Oscar Pistorius, her cousin Kim Martin tells a court in South Africa.Jun 15, 14:01
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Wigan Warriors ban John Bateman for eight weeks following off-field incident
Wigan Warriors ban John Bateman for eight games following an off-field incident.Jun 15, 13:32
Stuart McCall 'agrees in principle to return to Bradford City as manager'
Stuart McCall reportedly agrees in principle to become Bradford City boss for a second spell in charge.Jun 15, 13:20
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