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Great Britain 7-13 United States
Team GB fail to overcome the United States in the men's water polo event, succumbing to a 13-7 defeat.
Aug 2, 18:27
Madejski Stadium
Adam Federici signs fresh three-year Reading deal
Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici pens a fresh three-year deal at the newly-promoted Premier League club.
Aug 2, 18:22
Nuri Sahin
Nuri Sahin in London for Arsenal medical?
Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin is reportedly closing in on a move to Arsenal after arriving in London for a medical.
Aug 2, 18:05
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China relegated to silver, Germany win gold
China have the gold medal snatched away and are relegated to silver following the women's sprint final with Germany.
Aug 2, 17:22
Fabio Borini
Team News: Brendan Rodgers starts Fabio Borini in Europa qualifier
Brendan Rodgers opts to start new Liverpool signing Fabio Borini in the Reds' Europa League qualifier against FC Gomel.
Aug 2, 17:07
Geraint Thomas
Great Britain break world record in men's team pursuit qualifier
Great Britain break the world record to top the qualification rankings in the men's team pursuit.
Aug 2, 17:03
Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud "convinced" Arsenal can challenge
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is "convinced" that the Gunners will be good enough to challenge for trophies in the new campaign.
Aug 2, 17:00
Victoria Pendleton
Great Britain's Victoria Pendleton says "sorry" to supporters
Victoria Pendleton apologises for committing an illegal change-over, which caused Great Britain to be relegated from the women's team sprint final.
Aug 2, 16:42
Victoria Pendleton
Great Britain's medal hopes dashed in women's team sprint
Great Britain's Jess Varnish and Victoria Pendleton are relegated from the women's team sprint following an illegal change-over.
Aug 2, 16:11
Sir Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson: 'No truth in Glazer allegations'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he is 'insulted' by allegations that he backed the Glazer family for his own personal gain.
Aug 2, 16:09
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Zhang Jike pushes out compatriot Wang Hao to take gold
Zhang Jike extends China's gold medal tally by defeating countryman Wang Hao 4-1 in the table tennis final.
Aug 2, 15:44
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Great Britain's Zara Dampney, Shauna Mullin stumble to 2-0 defeat by Russia
Great Britain's beach volleyball duo Zara Dampney and Shauna Mullin suffer a blow in the preliminary rounds after losing 2-0 to Russia.
Aug 2, 15:35
Stiliyan Petrov
Stiliyan Petrov's acute leukaemia in remission
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov's acute leukaemia enters remission, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Aug 2, 15:16
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Ki Bo Bae nabs gold for South Korea in archery final
Ki Bo Bae becomes the women's archery Olympic champion after defeating Aida Roman in a final one-shot showdown.
Aug 2, 14:56
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Peter Wilson clinches gold in double trap shooting
Peter Wilson wins gold for Great Britain after an impressive 188 victory in the men's double trap shooting final.
Aug 2, 14:40
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Great Britain's Laura Bechtolsheimer sits second in individual dressage grand prix
Laura Bechtolsheimer sits second in the individual rankings for Great Britain with her teammate Carl Hester at the top after day one of the dressage grand prix.
Aug 2, 14:32
Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic closes in on comeback
Nemanja Vidic is likely to return to action for Manchester United for the first time in eight months when the Red Devils take on Valerenga in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
Aug 2, 14:25
Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy pleased with Team GB support
Craig Bellamy praises Team GB fans for supporting him during the London Olympic Games as the side prepare to head into the quarter-finals.
Aug 2, 11:03
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New Zealand retain Olympic gold, Great Britain lose out in double sculls
Sam Townsend and Bill Lucas fail to win a medal for Great Britain in the men's double sculls final after finishing fifth as New Zealand clinched gold.
Aug 2, 10:58
Steven Pienaar
Steven Piennar aims to win trophies for Everton boss David Moyes
Steven Pienaar insists that he will try to win a trophy for Everton as a way of 'paying back' manager David Moyes.
Aug 2, 10:32
Michael Laudrup
Michael Laudrup to cut down Swansea City squad
Michael Laudrup says that he will cut down his Swansea City squad from 25 to 23 but is unsure who he will sell in the summer window.
Aug 2, 10:16
Sergio Aguero
Tottenham Hotspur quiet on Emmanuel Adebayor progress
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas suggests that the club may give up on permanently signing Emmanuel Adebayor after claiming that the North London outfit have other "options".
Aug 2, 10:05
Scott Parker
Scott Parker faces six-week layoff?
Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be without midfielder Scott Parker for the first six weeks of the season due to surgery on his Achilles.
Aug 2, 09:46
Olympic rings
Team GB to face Italy in women's fencing foil quarter-finals
Team GB in the women's fencing foil event will face Italy in the quarter-finals of the Olympics after defeating Egypt 45-34.
Aug 2, 09:34
St Mary's Stadium
Richard Chaplow to snub Crystal Palace for Southampton stay
Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow will reportedly turn down a move to Crystal Palace as he intends to battle for a starting spot at St Mary's.
Aug 2, 09:23
Romelu Lukaku and Kyle Naughton
Romelu Lukaku 'to refuse' loan move to lower leagues
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku suggests that he will reject any loan offers that do not come from a club in the Premier League.
Aug 2, 09:09
Glen Johnson and Joe Allen
10am Transfer Talk Update: RVP, Allen, Debuchy
Sports Mole brings you the latest transfer gossip emerging from clubs around Europe.
Aug 2, 09:00
Danny Graham
Danny Graham feeling fresh ahead of new season
Swansea City Danny Graham says that he can't wait to start the new Premier League season after the Swans wrapped up their pre-season tour of North America.
Aug 2, 08:41
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith confident of Team GB victory over Canada
Kelly Smith is confident that Team GB can reach the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament as they prepare to take on Canada on Friday.
Aug 2, 08:27
Antonio Valencia
Antonio Valencia targeting double glory at Manchester United
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia claims that the Red Devils have the Premier League title and the Champions League trophy in their sights.
Aug 2, 08:16
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'There's always pressure at Chelsea'
Roberto Di Matteo believes that pressure is part and parcel of being Chelsea manager as they prepare to start the new season.
Aug 2, 08:03
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill won't name transfer targets
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill believes that it is "not right" to publicly name who the club are hoping to sign this summer.
Aug 1, 17:03
Thomas Sorensen
Tony Pulis yet to decide on number one keeper
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says that he will wait to decide on whether to give Thomas Sorensen or Asmir Begovic the top goalkeeper spot.
Aug 1, 16:49
Fabio Borini
Preview:FC Gomel vs. Liverpool
As Liverpool kick off their Europa League campaign with an away trip to FC Gomel tomorrow, Sports Mole previews the first-leg clash.
Aug 1, 16:33
Bradley Wiggins
Chris Boardman praises 'top sportsman' Bradley Wiggins
Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman believes that Bradley Wiggins will be regarded as Britain's best cyclist of all time.
Aug 1, 16:09
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North Korea adds to weightlifting gold through Rim Jong Sim
North Korea's Rim Jong Sim wins the gold medal after topping the snatch and the clean and jerk in the women's 69kg weightlifting final.
Aug 1, 15:54
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Song Dae-Nam snatches gold in judo final
Song Dae-Nam wins the gold medal for South Korea in the men's -90kg judo final after clinching the golden score against Asley Gonzalez.
Aug 1, 15:31
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Li Xiaoxia beats Chinese teammate Ding Ning to clinch gold
Li Xiaoxia wins the gold medal in the women's table tennis final after defeating her Chinese compatriot Ding Ning.
Aug 1, 15:26
Elland Road
Leeds United take Kevin Gomez on trial?
Leeds United reportedly take French midfielder Kevin Gomez on a trial ahead of a possible move to the Championship club.
Aug 1, 15:19
Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola urges team to compete for places
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that he wants his players to be in competition with each other for places in his side.
Aug 1, 15:06
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