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Piers Morgan loses £5,000 World Cup bet to Queens Park Rangers' Joey Barton
Piers Morgan loses a £5,000 charity bet to Joey Barton after the Queens Park Rangers midfielder correctly predicted Germany's victory over Brazil at the World Cup.Jul 9, 12:06
Mick Jagger 'cyber-bullied' by Brazil fans after World Cup exit
Brazil fans appear to have placed blame on 'jinx' Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger after the World Cup hosts crashed out of the tournament against Germany.Jul 9, 11:49
Brazil thrashing most-discussed sports game ever on Twitter
Brazil's shock heavy defeat to Germany at the World Cup sparks 35.6 million tweets, making it the most-discussed sports game ever on Twitter.Jul 9, 11:21
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Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert determined to avoid injuries to his squad
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that his main aim for his players is to come through pre-season injury free.Jul 9, 10:59
Michu 'interested in leaving Swansea City for Napoli'
Michu is reportedly interested in signing for Napoli from Swansea City this summer, amid reports that a loan deal is close to being agreed.Jul 9, 10:40
Jose Enrique hopeful Liverpool will sign more players
Jose Enrique is hopeful that Liverpool will sign more players this summer following the arrivals of Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Emre Can.Jul 9, 10:22
Barcelona seal Luis Suarez signature from Liverpool for £58m?
Barcelona reportedly negotiate a price of £58m with Liverpool for Luis Suarez, who is expected to be announced as a new signing for the Spanish outfit today.Jul 9, 10:04
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England's Ben Stokes replaces Chris Jordan for opening Test against India
All-rounder Ben Stokes replaces Chris Jordan in the England team for the first Test against India at Trent Bridge.Jul 9, 09:45
Emanuele Giaccherini dispels exit talk, determined to succeed at Sunderland
Emanuele Giaccherini's agent insists that the midfielder wants to stay at Sunderland and rejects suggestions that he is wanted by Galatasaray.Jul 9, 09:34
Gary Neville hails Germany's 'brilliant football lesson' against Brazil
Gary Neville believes that Germany taught Brazil a "lesson" in decisive play in their emphatic 7-1 victory in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.Jul 9, 09:16
Jose Mourinho: 'Don't blame David Luiz for Brazil's World Cup exit'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that it would be unfair to single out David Luiz for blame following Brazil's humiliating semi-final defeat to Germany at the World Cup.Jul 9, 08:59
Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder available for £16m
Galatasaray president Unal Aysal reveals that Wesley Sneijder has a release clause worth £16m in his contract amid reports linking the midfielder to Manchester United.Jul 9, 08:48
Fernandinho laments Brazil's "harsh" World Cup exit
Fernandinho laments Brazil's "harsh" semi-final defeat to Germany after the hosts crashed out of the World Cup in a 7-1 loss.Jul 9, 08:33
PSV boss Phillip Cocu: 'No Manchester United contact over Memphis Depay'
PSV Eindhoven boss Phillip Cocu reveals that they have not received any contact from clubs, including Manchester United, regarding the services of winger Memphis Depay.Jul 9, 08:19
Report: Liverpool target Divock Origi to meet Tottenham Hotspur officials
Divock Origi will reportedly meet with Tottenham Hotspur officials today, despite widespread claims that the Lille forward is closing in on a move to Liverpool.Jul 9, 08:06
Samuel L Jackson denies awkward Wimbledon moment with David Beckham's wife
Samuel L Jackson rubbishes reports that he had an 'awkward' moment with David Beckham's wife Victoria while watching the men's Wimbledon final.Jul 8, 11:33
Rory McIlroy hails benefits of lads' holiday to Ibiza
Rory McIlroy says that he has 'recharged the batteries' after going on a lads' holiday to Ibiza.Jul 8, 11:06
Johnny Marr to headline Manchester City's season launch party
Former star of The Smiths Johnny Marr will headline Manchester City's season launch party on August 14.Jul 8, 10:45
Rickie Lambert, Alex Bruce holiday together in Barbados
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert holidays in Barbados with his family, along with Hull City defender Alex Bruce.Jul 8, 10:27
Reeva Steenkamp's mother has "forgiven" Oscar Pistorius
Reeva Steenkamp's mother June admits that she has "forgiven" Oscar Pistorius for killing her daughter.Jul 8, 10:12
Clint Dempsey to appear on the 'Late Show with David Letterman'
USA star Clint Dempsey will reportedly appear on the Late Show with David Letterman following his nation's World Cup campaign in Brazil.Jul 8, 09:36
Michael Schumacher's wife makes first public appearance since accident
Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna is photographed smiling and joking for the first time since her husband suffered serious head injuries following a skiing accident.Jul 8, 09:07
Nike insist they remain in negotiations with Manchester United over kit deal
Nike insist that they are still in talks with Manchester United regarding a new kit deal, despite initial reports that the global sportswear giants had walked away.Jul 8, 08:39
Oscar Pistorius defence closes its case in murder trial
Oscar Pistorius's defence team closes its case in court as the Paralympic champion's murder trial is adjourned until August 7.Jul 8, 08:01
FIFA partner CEO Ray Whelan arrested over illegal World Cup ticket sales
British chief executive of a FIFA partner Ray Whelan is arrested by Brazilian police as part of an alleged ticket touting operation at the World Cup.Jul 8, 07:49
Tottenham Hotspur to bid £20m for Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a £20m bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.Jul 8, 07:28
Swansea City's Ashley Williams: 'Gruelling training sessions will help us'
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams insists that gruelling pre-season training sessions will benefit the team in the long run.Jul 8, 07:16
8am Transfer Talk Update: Mats Hummels, Alexis Sanchez, Thomas Vermaelen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and speculation making this morning's headlines.Jul 8, 07:00
Liverpool's Luis Alberto: 'I've learned from the Premier League'
Luis Alberto insists that he will carry his Premier League experience from Liverpool into his loan stint at Malaga.Jul 8, 06:59
Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez leaning towards Juventus move?
Alexis Sanchez reportedly prefers a move to Juventus from Barcelona, despite Arsenal lodging an offer of around £32m.Jul 8, 06:15
Report: Fulham agree £11m fee with Leeds United for Ross McCormack
Fulham reportedly agree an £11m deal with Leeds United for Ross McCormack.Jul 8, 05:53
Jamie Carragher: 'Dante, David Luiz need to be outstanding for Brazil'
Jamie Carragher believes that Dante and David Luiz need to be "outstanding" for Brazil against Germany in tonight's World Cup semi-final.Jul 8, 05:44
Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona 'stalls over payment differences with Liverpool'
Luis Suarez's proposed move to Barcelona from Liverpool is reportedly held up due to differences over pay structure between the two clubs.Jul 8, 05:28
Manchester United to double bid for Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen?
Manchester United will reportedly double their £6m offer for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen.Jul 8, 05:14
Rory McIlroy linked with Irish model following Caroline Wozniacki split
Golfer Rory McIlroy is reportedly seen getting close to Irish model Nadia Forde, two months after splitting up with fiancee Caroline Wozniacki.Jul 7, 11:30
Manchester United unveil new Chevrolet-sponsored kit for 2014-15 season
Manchester United unveil their new Chevrolet-sponsored kit for the 2014-15 season.Jul 7, 11:18
Mario Balotelli snapped smoking while on holiday in Miami
AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli is photographed smoking a cigarette while on holiday in Miami.Jul 7, 11:04
Video: Brazil's football stars get pumped up watching UFC bout
Brazil's football stars cheer on a fellow countryman in a UFC bout in Las Vegas via their base at the World Cup.Jul 7, 10:54
Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe asked by Michael Parkinson if he is gay
Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe faces questions about his sexuality during an interview with British journalist Michael Parkinson.Jul 7, 10:35
Optimal Payments become Crystal Palace shirt sponsor for two seasons
Crystal Palace announce that they have sealed a sponsorship deal with Optimal Payments for the next two seasons.Jul 7, 10:16
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