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Muhammad Ali receives award from University of Louisville for inspiring others
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali receives an award at the University of Louisville for inspiring others.Sep 18, 15:21
Video: Arsenal trio take on challenge to mark start of Rugby World Cup
Arsenal trio Aaron Ramsey, Calum Chambers and Francis Coquelin practise their rugby skills to mark the start of the World Cup.Sep 18, 14:56
Ex-boxer Frank Bruno returns to hospital to treat 'severe depression'
Former British boxer Frank Bruno reportedly returns to hospital to be treated for 'severe depression'.Sep 18, 14:38
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Ronald Koeman backs Luke Shaw to return to "good level" following leg break
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is confident that Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw will return to a "good level" once he recovers from a broken leg.Sep 18, 13:57
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez expects Gareth Bale to miss two to three weeks
Rafael Benitez claims that Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is likely to be sidelined for around two to three weeks with a calf injury.Sep 18, 13:47
Ronald Koeman denies reports of new contract offer at Southampton
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman rejects reports that the club have offered him a new contract.Sep 18, 13:37
Jose Mourinho: 'No rifts with any of my Chelsea players'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho denies having rifts with any of his players, and backs John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic.Sep 18, 13:25
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers confident goals will come following lacklustre start
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident that goals will come following just three strikes in five Premier League games.Sep 18, 13:12
Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge in contention for Norwich game
Brendan Rodgers says that both Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge will be assessed before he makes his team selection for Liverpool's match against Norwich on Sunday.Sep 18, 12:55
Swansea's Garry Monk "admires" Everton's conduct over John Stones transfer saga
Swansea City boss Garry Monk says that he "admires" Everton for managing to keep John Stones, despite strong interest from Chelsea in the summer.Sep 18, 12:44
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Nicolas Otamendi will get his chance at Manchester City'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says that summer arrival Nicolas Otamendi will "have his chance" in the first team.Sep 18, 12:27
Sergio Aguero in, Vincent Kompany out of Man City's match against West Ham
Manuel Pellegrini confirms that Sergio Aguero is fit to face West Ham United on Saturday, but Vincent Kompany is ruled out. Sep 18, 12:12
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Eden Hazard is still best player in England'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that Eden Hazard is still the best player in England, despite the Belgian's failure to find top form in the early stages of the season.Sep 18, 12:02
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho refuses to rule Pedro out of Arsenal clash
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hints that Pedro could play against Arsenal on Saturday, despite suggestions that the Spaniard will miss out with injury.Sep 18, 11:49
Tim Sherwood urges Aston Villa fans to stay off the pitch against West Brom
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood urges fans to stay away from the pitch against West Brom this weekend following last season's fracas.Sep 18, 11:37
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Sam Warburton to pair up with Justin Tipuric for Wales's opener against Uruguay
Wales captain Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric form a new-look back row for their opening World Cup clash against Uruguay at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.Sep 18, 11:25
Arsenal duo Aaron Ramsey, Hector Bellerin fit for Chelsea showdown
Arsene Wenger confirms that Aaron Ramsey and Hector Bellerin are fit to face Chelsea, despite missing Wednesday's Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb.Sep 18, 11:09
Ex-Southampton star Jim Steele: 'I don't rate Wayne Rooney at all'
Former Southampton star Jim Steele hopes that Wayne Rooney plays for Manchester United at St Mary's this weekend because he does not "rate" the striker.Sep 18, 07:58
Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham Hotspur to go all the way in Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino urges his players to push on and win the Europa League this season.Sep 18, 07:47
Mamadou Sakho: "I'm a Liverpool soldier"
Mamadou Sakho insists that he is a Liverpool "soldier" and will fight his way back into the first team.Sep 18, 07:39
Ex-Man United physio Matt Radcliffe: 'No long-term effects for injured Luke Shaw'
Former Manchester United physio Matt Radcliffe says that Luke Shaw's double fracture to his leg will not affect him in the long term.Sep 18, 07:22
Jens Lehmann expects Chelsea to fail in bid to retain Premier League title
Jens Lehmann believes that Jose Mourinho is not "capable" of guiding Chelsea to the Premier League title this season as they are already 11 points off the top.Sep 18, 07:08
Transfer Talk Daily Update: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mesut Ozil
Sports Mole gathers all the transfer news that has been doing the rounds over the past 24 hours.Sep 18, 06:55
West Brom's Darren Fletcher 'motivated' by last season's defeat to Aston Villa
Darren Fletcher says that he and his West Bromwich Albion teammates are using last season's FA Cup woe as motivation for this weekend's clash against Aston Villa.Sep 18, 06:55
Roberto Soldado: 'Move to Villarreal has been better than I imagined'
Roberto Soldado says that his move to Villarreal from Tottenham Hotspur has been "better" that he could have imagined.Sep 18, 06:24
Jan Molby backs Liverpool's Jordan Rossiter to become a Premier League star
Jan Molby is confident that 18-year-old Jordan Rossiter will become a Premier League star for Liverpool.Sep 18, 06:11
Jose Mourinho: 'Arsenal are great rivals to Chelsea'
Jose Mourinho says that Arsenal are 'great rivals' of Chelsea ahead of Saturday's showdown at Stamford Bridge.Sep 18, 05:55
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill 'tells Roy Keane to help Darron Gibson'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill reportedly tells Roy Keane to help get Darron Gibson's career back on track.Sep 18, 05:39
Adam Johnson fit for Sunderland's trip to Bournemouth
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat confirms that Adam Johnson is fit to feature against Bournemouth this weekend following six weeks out after dislocating his shoulder.Sep 18, 05:22
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic: 'We have a chance against Manchester City'
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic says that his side are capable of beating Manchester City this weekend as they have already taken out Arsenal and Liverpool.Sep 18, 05:10
France rugby team bus hit with parking fine in Croydon
France rugby's team bus is hit with a parking fine while the players dine at a restaurant in Croydon.Sep 17, 11:29
Brazil superfan Clovis Acosta Fernandes loses battle with cancer
Brazil superfan Clovis Acosta Fernandes passes away at the age of 60 following a reported nine-year battle with cancer.Sep 17, 11:06
James Haskell's girlfriend denies rift with partner of England captain Chris Robshaw
James Haskell's girlfriend Chloe Madeley rejects reports that she has had a dispute with the partner of England rugby captain Chris Robshaw.Sep 17, 10:42
Jamie Murray: "I'd love to go for a drink with Sir Alex Ferguson"
Jamie Murray reveals that he would "love" to go for a drink with ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ask him "so many questions".Sep 17, 10:19
Usain Bolt 'leaves nightclub in London without paying £10,000 bill'
Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt reportedly leaves London nightclub Drama without paying a £10,000 bar tab, but settles his bill the following day.Sep 17, 10:02
Fans 'criticise Serena Williams for using "stick thin" models in fashion show'
World number one tennis star Serena Williams is reportedly criticised for using "stick thin" models for her catwalk show at New York Fashion Week.Sep 17, 09:41
Video: Ex-England rugby star Matt Dawson's 'hakarena' slammed as "shameful"
Former England rugby scrum-half Matt Dawson sparks controversy by performing a 'hakarena', mocking the All Blacks' pre-match ritual.Sep 17, 09:20
Video: Ian Wright hits back at Gary Lineker's dig about lack of Champions League success
Ian Wright mocks Gary Lineker's appearance after the TV host makes a dig about the former Arsenal man's failure to win the Champions League.Sep 17, 08:59
British football clubs playing in European competitions to help refugees
British football clubs playing in the Champions League and Europa League will donate a portion of their ticket money to help refugees fleeing conflict.Sep 17, 08:42
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season?
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving the club next summer, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and MLS as rumoured destinations.Sep 17, 07:59
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