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Bernard Hopkins announces plans for final fight
Former two-weight world champion Bernard Hopkins will face Joe Smith in Los Angeles on December 17 in what will be his final fight of a legendary career.Oct 18, 09:45
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Jose Mourinho defends Manchester United's lack of possession
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defends his side's lack of possession against Liverpool in their Premier League fixture on Monday night.Oct 18, 09:29
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Santi Cazorla: 'I'm not thinking about contract'
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla insists that he is not thinking about his contract situation at the club, despite having less than a year to go on his existing deal.Oct 18, 09:10
Ryan Giggs: 'No issue with Manchester United's tactics against Liverpool'
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs says that the club's supporters would have little issue with Jose Mourinho's defensive tactics against Liverpool.Oct 18, 08:56
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'A draw against Liverpool was a good result'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that his side's goalless draw with Liverpool was a good result.Oct 18, 08:48
Anthony Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko deal held up over sanctioning of WBA belt
The world heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko may not happen if the WBA 'super' title is not on the line.Oct 18, 08:20
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City are prioritising Champions League progress'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri suggests that he is currently prioritising progress in the Champions League over gaining results in the Premier League.Oct 17, 17:58
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Nolito: 'Manchester City don't fear Barcelona'
Manchester City striker Nolito says that his side do not fear Barcelona ahead of the Champions League fixture between the two teams.Oct 17, 17:46
West Ham United owner David Gold questions Football Association's appeal system
West Ham United chairman David Gold questions the Football Association's appeal system after Aaron Cresswell's sending-off against Crystal Palace.Oct 17, 17:30
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Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea system suits my style of play'
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard says that the club's 3-4-3 formation suits his style of play.Oct 17, 17:17
Tottenham Hotspur await Toby Alderweireld scan results
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that the club are still awaiting results from a scan on Toby Alderweireld's leg injury.Oct 17, 16:57
Son Heung-min excited ahead of return to Bayer Leverkusen
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min admits that he is excited to return to former club Bayer Leverkusen for the Champions League fixture on Tuesday night.Oct 17, 16:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjamie-vardy.JPG "Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri defends Jamie Vardy after Alan Shearer criticism
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri defends Jamie Vardy after the striker's performance against Chelsea was criticised by Alan Shearer.Oct 17, 16:18
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Claudio Ranieri reveals Nampalys Mendy injury setback
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that midfielder Nampalys Mendy has undergone surgery to help correct an ankle injury.Oct 17, 16:05
Andrew Robertson facing lengthy spell on sidelines
Hull City defender Andrew Robertson faces eight weeks on the sidelines with a calf injury.Oct 17, 15:50
Roger Schmidt impressed with Tottenham Hotspur progression
Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt admits that he has been impressed with how Tottenham Hotspur have developed into Premier League title contenders.Oct 17, 15:37
Kasper Schmeichel: 'No need for Leicester City to panic'
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says that the club should not panic, despite their indifferent start to the season.Oct 17, 15:23
Claudio Ranieri: 'Copenhagen clash is very important'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that his side's two Champions League clashes with Copenhagen are "very important".Oct 17, 15:13
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Michael van Gerwen handed tough draw at European Championship
World number one Michael van Gerwen will play Simon Whitlock in the opening round of the European Championship.Oct 17, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.jpg "Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Manchester United against Hull City on August 27, 2016")
Hans-Joachim Watzke: 'No Borussia Dortmund return for Henrikh Mkhitaryan'
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke insists that the Bundesliga giants will not attempt to re-sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United.Oct 17, 11:42
Aston Villa wait on FA decision over Jack Grealish incident
The Football Association will likely decide on Monday whether Aston Villa's Jack Grealish will face any punishment over his part in an incident against Wolves.Oct 17, 11:24
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Greg Clarke: 'No issues with Sam Allardyce appointment'
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke says that due diligence was completed ahead of Sam Allardyce being appointed as England manager.Oct 17, 10:58
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Kyle Edmund reaches career-high world ranking
British number two Kyle Edmund moves up a further five places to reach a career-high in the ATP world rankings.Oct 17, 10:41
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Antonio Conte: 'Youngsters must earn playing time'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he will not "gift" playing time to the younger members of his first-team squad.Oct 17, 10:28
Paul Scholes: 'Manchester United lack identity'
Paul Scholes says that former side Manchester United are 'lacking identity' ahead of their clash with Liverpool on Monday night.Oct 17, 10:11
David Gold blasts "nonsense" red card for Aaron Cresswell
West Ham United chairman Aaron Cresswell criticises the "nonsense" red card handed to Aaron Cresswell in the club's fixture with Crystal Palace.Oct 17, 09:52
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Joel Matip: 'Liverpool are prepared for high balls'
Liverpool defender Joel Matip suggests that he and his teammates are ready for "crosses and high balls" from Manchester United on Monday night.Oct 17, 09:38
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Sadio Mane: 'Liverpool will beat Manchester United'
Liverpool attacker Saido Mane backs his side to beat Manchester United when the two teams meet at Anfield on Monday night.Oct 17, 09:22
Nathaniel Clyne: 'Marcus Rashford can do everything'
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne admits that he is wary of the threat posed by Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.Oct 17, 09:10
Mauro Biello: 'Didier Drogba refused to be a substitute for Montreal Impact'
Montreal Impact boss Mauro Biello says that Didier Drogba asked to be left out of the squad after learning that he would be a substitute against Toronto.Oct 17, 08:54
Serena Williams withdraws from WTA Tour Finals
Serena Williams pulls out of the end-of-season WTA Tour Finals after being advised to continue rehabilitation of a shoulder injury. Oct 17, 08:37
Nick Kyrgios handed suspension by ATP Tour
Nick Kyrgios is banned until January 15 by the ATP Tour after his conduct at last week's Shanghai Masters.Oct 17, 08:15
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Brendan Steele claims win at Safeway Open
Brendan Steele shoots a final-round 65 to win the Safeway Open, while England's Paul Casey finished in third place.Oct 17, 08:10
David Moyes: 'Jordan Pickford ahead of Vito Mannone in pecking order'
Sunderland boss David Moyes suggests that Jordan Pickford has done enough to establish himself as first-choice goalkeeper at the Stadium of Light.Oct 15, 11:58
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Park Ji-sung plays in defeat for university side
Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung features in a 7-1 defeat for his De Montfort University side.Oct 15, 11:43
Aitor Karanka: 'Alvaro Negredo must fight for starting place'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka encourages striker Alvaro Negredo to fight for his place in the side after he was dropped for the game at West Ham United.Oct 15, 11:23
Roberto Bautista Agut stuns Novak Djokivic at Shanghai Masters
Roberto Bautista Agut beats world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach the final of the Shanghai Masters.Oct 15, 10:52
Eddie Howe backs Jack Wilshere to return to England squad
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that Jack Wilshere will be 'high on England's list' if he can remain fit during his loan spell with the Cherries.Oct 15, 10:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_2.jpg "Chelsea's John Terry during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Team News: John Terry named on Chelsea bench
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte names captain John Terry on the bench for the Premier League clash with Leicester City.Oct 15, 10:35
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Tammy Abraham: 'Marcus Rashford has set example for youngsters'
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham says that he has been inspired by the rapid development of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.Oct 15, 10:14
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