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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois focused on "training hard" for new season
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that he and his teammates are "training hard" in preparation for the new Premier League season.Jul 21, 06:09
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - July 21
Sports Mole provides updates of all the latest transfer developments involving football clubs home and abroad.Jul 21, 06:00
Louis van Gaal has no injury fears over Wayne Rooney's Everton return
Manchester United's Louis van Gaal says that he is not concerned about potential injury to Wayne Rooney, who will play in Duncan Ferguson's Everton testimonial next week.Jul 21, 05:41
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South Africa recover after losing Stiaan van Zyl early against Bangladesh
South Africa recover after losing Stiaan van Zyl to reach lunch 104-1 against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chittagong.Jul 21, 05:32
Louis van Gaal hints Manchester United could sign a striker and Sergio Ramos
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hints that the club are in pursuit of a new striker and refuses to rule out signing Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid.Jul 21, 05:13
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Mistress of ex-NFL star Buster Barnett kills his wife, then herself
Police confirm that the mistress of former NFL player Buster Barnett shot his wife and then turned the gun on herself.Jul 20, 16:00
NBA side Phoenix Suns deny sales rep was flirting with fan's wife
The Phoenix Suns offer two free tickets to a man who claims that one of their sales representatives was "hitting on" his wife, but the club deny the accusations.Jul 20, 15:40
Australia cricketers 'party in London after beating England in second Ashes Test'
Australia cricketers celebrate levelling the Ashes series with England by partying in London.Jul 20, 15:18
Tennis star Roger Federer flies to Africa to carry out charity work with children
Tennis star Roger Federer flies to Malawi in Africa to carry out charity work with disadvantaged children.Jul 20, 14:55
Funeral for Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi to be held in Nice on Tuesday
The family of Jules Bianchi confirms that a funeral will be held for the Formula 1 driver in his hometown of Nice on Tuesday.Jul 20, 14:38
Video: Liverpool's James Milner, Adam Lallana impress with cricket bat
Liverpool duo Adam Lallana and James Milner impress as they show off their batting skills in a cricket challenge in Australia.Jul 20, 14:15
Sepp Blatter confirms he won't stand for FIFA presidency in February election
Sepp Blatter confirms that he will not stand for the FIFA presidency and that a new leader will definitely be in place come February 26.Jul 20, 13:56
FIFA president Sepp Blatter: 'Politics, media led to my decision to stand down'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that pressure from the media led him to decide to step down from his role, despite being re-elected in May.Jul 20, 13:45
Comedian interrupts Sepp Blatter's press conference by throwing fake money
Comedian Simon Brodkin interrupts Sepp Blatter's press conference in Zurich by throwing fake dollar bills over the FIFA president.Jul 20, 13:23
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Former Ferrari president: 'We planned for Jules Bianchi to become our driver'
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo reveals that Jules Bianchi was chosen to become their future driver prior to the Frenchman's fatal crash.Jul 20, 13:06
West Brom's Tony Pulis expects Saido Berahino to be fit for Man City clash
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis says that Saido Berahino will be fit for their Premier League opener against Manchester City on August 10.Jul 20, 12:53
Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss Liverpool's Christian Benteke pursuit
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that the club are on the verge of signing Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.Jul 20, 12:28
New Liverpool striker Danny Ings: 'There's been no pressure on me to score'
Danny Ings insists that he has not felt pressure to score sooner rather than later after opening his Liverpool account in a pre-season friendly against Adelaide.Jul 20, 12:13
FIFA announce new president will be elected on February 26 in Zurich
The election for a new FIFA president will be held in Zurich on February 26, 2016, the world governing body confirms.Jul 20, 11:55
Raheem Sterling to make Manchester City debut against Roma
Manuel Pellegrini confirms that Raheem Sterling will make his Manchester City debut in Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Roma.Jul 20, 11:46
Loic Remy: 'There is no reason for me to leave Chelsea'
Loic Remy insists that he wants to stay at Chelsea, but is "flattered" from interest from other Premier League clubs.Jul 20, 11:33
James Milner, Danny Ings strike as Liverpool secure win over Adelaide United
James Milner scores his second Liverpool goal in two games, while Danny Ings nets his first to give the side a 2-0 pre-season win over Adelaide United.Jul 20, 11:26
Ex-Swansea City striker Guillermo Bauza gets degree in medicine
Former Swansea City striker Guillermo Bauza earns a first-class honours degree in medicine.Jul 20, 10:57
Steven Gerrard plays golf with One Direction star Niall Horan in LA
Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring his first goal for Los Angeles Galaxy by playing a round of golf with One Direction singer Niall Horan.Jul 20, 10:51
Manchester United stars tour city of Seattle during pre-season trip
Manchester United's stars tour Seattle as Ander Herrera reveals that he has had his first ever Starbucks in the Washington city.Jul 20, 10:38
Ben Cohen's estranged wife slams ex-rugby player's 'Strictly' partner
The estranged wife of former rugby player Ben Cohen suggests that Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has ruined her marriage.Jul 20, 10:23
Scottish Professional Football League agrees historic TV deal in China
The Scottish Professional Football League agrees a three-year deal to broadcast matches on mainstream television in China for the first time.Jul 20, 10:05
Michel Platini 'backed by football chiefs to stand for FIFA presidency'
UEFA president Michel Platini reportedly receives the backing of the majority of football chiefs to run for the FIFA presidency.Jul 20, 07:58
Manchester City to rival Manchester United for Valencia's Nicolas Otamendi?
Manchester City will reportedly try to ruin Manchester United's pursuit of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi by launching their own bid this week.Jul 20, 07:47
West Bromwich Albion's James McClean 'warned over national anthem snub'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis reportedly issues James McClean with a warning after the midfielder turned his back on the national anthem.Jul 20, 07:31
Prince Ali urges FIFA president Sepp Blatter to "leave now"
Prince Ali calls on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to "leave now", more than one month after he announced his intentions to step down from the world football body.Jul 20, 07:15
Raheem Sterling denies claims he threw a 'sickie' to instigate Man City move
Raheem Sterling rejects suggestions that he faked illness in order to get out of Liverpool training and instigate his move to Manchester City.Jul 20, 06:59
Transfer Talk 8am Update: Angel di Maria, John Stones, Juan Cuadrado
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer news and speculation that has made this morning's headlines.Jul 20, 06:55
Report: Aston Villa begin talks with Tottenham Hotspur over Emmanuel Adebayor
Aston Villa reportedly open talks with Tottenham Hotspur regarding the possible signing of Emmanuel Adebayor.Jul 20, 06:35
Manchester United's Louis van Gaal: 'Javier Hernandez can prove himself again'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that Javier Hernandez has a 'chance' of playing this season, but that he needs to "prove himself".Jul 20, 06:24
Asmir Begovic: 'Chelsea training is definitely a step up'
Asmir Begovic admits that training has been a "step up" at Chelsea following his move from Stoke City.Jul 20, 06:05
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - July 20
Sports Mole provides updates of all the transfer developments as they happen throughout the day.Jul 20, 06:00
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants money back on £26m Juan Cuadrado?
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly willing to sell Juan Cuadrado this summer, but wants to recoup the £26.1m fee paid for him.Jul 20, 05:41
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Video: Surfer Mick Fanning attacked by shark during competition live on TV
Surfer Mick Fanning survives a shark attack during a live TV broadcast of a world tour event final in South Africa.Jul 20, 05:27
Manchester United 'unlikely to sign a new striker this summer'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly unlikely to bid for a new striker in this transfer window.Jul 20, 05:10
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