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Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland's a challenging job, but I have experience to cope'
Sam Allardyce says that he can handle the "challenging job" of managing Sunderland, who have not won any of their eight Premier League games.Oct 9, 17:57
Sunderland confirm appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager
Sunderland confirm the appointment of Sam Allardyce as the club's new manager on a two-year deal.Oct 9, 17:26
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England's Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree have restricted access against Uruguay
England coaches Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree will have restricted matchday access against Uruguay on Saturday after breaching match officials' protocol.Oct 9, 17:13
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Matthew Fitzpatrick, Soren Kjeldsen tied first after British Masters second round
Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick keeps his lead at the British Masters, but shares it with Soren Kjeldsen as both finish nine-under after the second round at Woburn.Oct 9, 17:06
Report: Sam Allardyce could be named Sunderland boss by tonight
Sunderland could reportedly announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as new head coach at some point this evening.Oct 9, 16:48
Kenny Dalglish: 'You're off your head if you want Gordon Strachan axe'
Kenny Dalglish says that there is no other manager who could do a better job that Scotland boss Gordon Strachan.Oct 9, 16:30
West Bromwich Albion add Ben Garner to Tony Pulis's backroom team
West Bromwich Albion announce the appointment of Ben Garner as part of Tony Pulis's backroom team.Oct 9, 16:18
Shay Given ruled out of Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 clash against Poland
Republic of Ireland confirm that Shay Given will play no part in Sunday's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland due to a knee injury.Oct 9, 16:03
Northampton Town extend loans for defenders Darnell Furlong, Shaun Brisley
Northampton Town extend the loan deals of Darnell Furlong and Shaun Brisley until November 14.Oct 9, 15:49
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FA invites young fan to Wembley after Harry Kane politely declined kickabout
The FA invites fan Oscar Loukianos to Wembley to watch England in action against Estonia after Harry Kane had to decline the youngster's request for a kickabout.Oct 9, 15:38
Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Pritchard out of action until the New Year
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that midfielder Alex Pritchard will be sidelined until the New Year after undergoing ankle surgery.Oct 9, 15:25
Bayern Munich's Mario Gotze ruled out for at least 10 weeks with thigh injury
Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze is ruled out for at least 10 weeks after suffering an adductor injury while on international duty with Germany.Oct 9, 15:08
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.Oct 9, 13:58
FIFA 'consider delaying next February's presidential election'
FIFA is reportedly considering delaying the presidential election due to the 90-day suspensions given to Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valcke.Oct 9, 13:37
Andy Gray: 'Everyone's getting carried away with Jurgen Klopp'
Andy Gray warns Liverpool not to get "carried away" with the appointment of new manager Jurgen Klopp.Oct 9, 13:19
Bastian Schweinsteiger's injury not expected to be long-term issue
Germany head coach Joachim Low says that he does not expect Bastian Schweinsteiger's injury to be a long-term problem.Oct 9, 13:02
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Novak Djokovic breezes past John Isner to reach sixth China Open semi-final
Defending China Open champion Novak Djokovic eases into the semi-finals following a 6-2 6-2 victory over John Isner.Oct 9, 12:49
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Williams's Felipe Massa quickest in rain-affected P2 at Russian Grand Prix
Williams driver Felipe Massa tops the timesheet in a rain-affected second practice session at the Russian Grand Prix.Oct 9, 12:42
RFU denies contacting Nick Mallett about England job
The Rugby Football Union rejects claims that Nick Mallett has been approached about succeeding England head coach Stuart Lancaster.Oct 9, 12:20
Arsene Wenger: 'I don't understand reasoning behind Brendan Rodgers axe'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he does not understand why Liverpool decided to sack Brendan Rodgers.Oct 9, 12:08
England head coach Stuart Lancaster unaware RFU had spoken to Nick Mallett
Stuart Lancaster admits that he had no idea that the RFU had contacted Nick Mallett about taking his job as England head coach.Oct 9, 11:51
New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "I am the normal one"
Jurgen Klopp says that he is the "normal one" after officially becoming Liverpool's new manager.Oct 9, 11:38
England approach Nick Mallett about becoming new head coach?
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett reveals that he turned down the chance to succeed Stuart Lancaster at England.Oct 9, 11:21
Juan Mata "very happy" with his position in Manchester United team
Midfielder Juan Mata says that he is "very happy" with his position at Manchester United, despite playing as a No.10 during his best season in England at Chelsea.Oct 9, 11:10
Lewis Hamilton rubbishes reports he was refused entry at Paris Fashion Week show
Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton rubbishes reports that he was refused entry to Stella McCartney's show at Paris Fashion Week.Oct 9, 09:57
Rory McIlroy, Carl Frampton witness Northern Ireland make football history
Former world number one golfer Rory McIlroy and boxer Carl Frampton witness Northern Ireland make football history by reaching the Euro 2016 finals.Oct 9, 09:47
Borussia Dortmund make Beatles reference in good-luck message to Jurgen Klopp
Borussia Dortmund make a reference to The Beatles in their good-luck message to new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.Oct 9, 09:35
Rapper Drake denies rumours he and Serena Williams are engaged
Canadian rapper Drake denies reports that he and world number one tennis star Serena Williams are engaged.Oct 9, 09:19
John Arne Riise calls on Jurgen Klopp to bring "good old days" back to Liverpool
John Arne Riise is hopeful that Jurgen Klopp can bring the "good old days" back to Liverpool.Oct 9, 08:58
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg fastest in first practice of Russian Grand Prix
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg clocks the fastest time in the first practice ahead of Sunday's Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.Oct 9, 08:50
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre: 'Jurgen Klopp ticks all the boxes for us'
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre says that Jurgen Klopp ticked all the boxes in the club's hunt for a new manager.Oct 9, 08:31
International Team close gap against USA to a point in Presidents Cup four-ball
The International Team restrict USA's 4-1 lead to just one point following an impressive display in Friday's four-ball in the Presidents Cup in South Korea.Oct 9, 08:15
Kei Nishikori overcomes Marin Cilic in three to reach Japan Open semi-finals
Kei Nishikori comes from behind to beat Marin Cilic in three sets to reach the semi-finals of his home tournament the Japan Open.Oct 9, 08:00
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner: 'We had to act fast to get Jurgen Klopp'
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner says that the club had to act fast to avoid missing out on appointing Jurgen Klopp.Oct 9, 07:54
Zeljko Buvac, Peter Krawietz join Jurgen Klopp's backroom team at Liverpool
Liverpool announce that Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz have joined Jurgen Klopp's backroom team at Anfield.Oct 9, 07:43
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool were my first choice'
Jurgen Klopp insists that joining Liverpool as manager was his first choice after leaving Borussia Dortmund last season.Oct 9, 07:28
Jurgen Klopp vows to make Liverpool team play at "full throttle"
New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his team will play at "full throttle", but with a "big heart".Oct 9, 07:17
Jurgen Klopp: 'I share Liverpool's vision, ambitions'
Jurgen Klopp says that he chose to become Liverpool manager because he shares the 'vision and ambitions' of the club.Oct 9, 07:08
Transfer Talk Daily Update: Marco Amelia, Jake Cooper, Michael Doughty
Sports Mole gathers the latest transfer news reaching the gossip pages.Oct 9, 06:57
Rafael Nadal beats Jack Sock in three sets to reach China Open semi-finals
Rafael Nadal makes it through to the semi-finals of the China Open following a three-sets win over Jack Sock.Oct 9, 06:48
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