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Andy Murray: 'Olympic final one of my toughest matches'
Great Britain's Andy Murray says that his four-hour win over Juan Martin del Potro in the Olympic final was one of the toughest matches of his career.Aug 15, 02:29
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Wayde van Niekerk: 'I have achieved my dream'
South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk admits that he has achieved his dream by winning the Olympic 400m final in a world record time.Aug 15, 02:18
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Usain Bolt: 'I expected to run faster'
Usain Bolt says that he had hoped to run faster as he clocked 9.81s to win gold in the 100m final at the Olympic Games.Aug 15, 01:59
Michael Johnson tips Wayde van Niekerk to be athletics' next star
Michael Johnson tips South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk to be the next star of athletics after he broke the 400m world record at the Olympic Games.Aug 15, 01:45
Usain Bolt powers to 100m gold in Rio de Janeiro
Jamaica's Usain Bolt retains his 100m Olympic title in a time of 9.81s in Rio de Janeiro.Aug 15, 01:28
Wayde van Niekerk smashes 400m world record
South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk breaks Michael Johnson's 400m world record to win Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro.Aug 15, 01:06
Laura Weightman, Laura Muir reach women's 1500m final
Great Britain's Laura Weightman and Laura Muir reach the final of the women's 1500m at the Olympic Games.Aug 15, 00:48
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Dan Evans wins Aptos Challenger in all-British final
British number two Dan Evans beats Cameron Norrie in straight sets to win the Aptos Challenger final.Aug 15, 00:39
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Andy Murray claims second Olympic title
Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Juan Martin del Potro to win his second Olympic gold medal.Aug 15, 00:05
Christine Ohuruogu, Emily Diamond fail to reach 400m final
British pair Christine Ohuruogu and Emily Diamond fail to reach the final of the 400m at the Olympic Games.Aug 14, 23:54
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Wolverhampton Wanderers launch €50m bid for Benfica duo?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly prepared to spend €50m on Benfica duo Anderson Talisca and Andre Carrillo.Aug 14, 23:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fjoshua-buatsi.jpg "Joshua Buatsi in action at the Rio Olympics on August 14, 2016")
Joshua Buatsi guarantees Olympic medal
British light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi guarantees an Olympic medal with a win over fourth seed Abdelhafid Benchabla in the quarter-finals.Aug 14, 23:14
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Pat McCormack suffers last-16 defeat at Olympic Games
British light-welterweight Pat McCormack loses to Cuban Yasnier Toledo at the last-16 stage of the Olympic Games.Aug 14, 23:05
Laura Robson claims first tournament win since 2008
Former British number one Laura Robson wins her first tournament since 2008 with victory at a second-tier event in Landisville.Aug 14, 22:53
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Ryan Moore claims win at John Deere Classic
World number 59 Ryan Moore claims his first win in almost two years with victory at the John Deere Classic.Aug 14, 22:38
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David Price: 'I knocked out Anthony Joshua in sparring'
British heavyweight David Price says that he knocked out IBF champion Anthony Joshua during a sparring session in 2011.Aug 13, 09:59
Jurgen Klopp: 'Arsenal play with a direct style'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that Arsenal have used a "more direct style" in the Premier League in recent years.Aug 13, 09:46
Mark Hughes: 'Marc Wilson likely to leave Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes suggests that defender Marc Wilson is likely to leave the Potters before the end of the transfer window.Aug 13, 09:28
Chris Hughton: 'We are over playoff disappointment'
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton says that his team's start to the season shows that they are over their disappointment in the playoffs last season.Aug 13, 09:18
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Andy Murray top seed at Cincinnati Open
Andy Murray is named as the top seed at next week's Cincinnati Open, providing he competes at the tournament after an extended run at the Olympic Games.Aug 13, 09:00
Tony Pulis: 'I won't resign from West Bromwich Albion'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis says that he will not resign from his position at the club, despite their lack of signings during the summer.Aug 13, 08:46
Joe Hart to start Manchester City opener on bench?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly decides to drop goalkeeper Joe Hart for his side's Premier League opener with Sunderland.Aug 13, 08:33
Wesley Bryan moves into lead at John Deere Classic
World number 115 Wesley Bryan records a second-round 64 to move to the top of the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic.Aug 13, 08:15
Preview:Manchester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Pep Guardiola's first match in the Premier League as Manchester City play Sunderland.Aug 12, 13:31
Preview:Burnley vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Burnley's home fixture in the Premier League against Swansea City.Aug 12, 12:26
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.Aug 12, 11:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F45%2Fsiobhan-marie-oconnor.jpg "Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015")
Team GB's James Guy misses out on men's 100m butterfly final
Great Britain's James Guy fails to secure a place in the men's 100m butterfly final after finishing in seventh place in his semi-final.Aug 12, 02:57
Heather Watson: 'I had packed my bags before mixed doubles call'
Great Britain's Heather Watson says that she had already packed her bags for home before she gained entry to the mixed doubles alongside Andy Murray.Aug 12, 02:38
Michael Phelps powers to 22nd gold medal in men's 200m individual medley
USA's Michael Phelps produces a commanding performance to win the men's 200m individual medley final.Aug 12, 02:14
Ben Proud: 'There is still more to come in final'
Great Britain's Ben Proud says that there is "more to come" after qualifying for the men's 50m freestyle final.Aug 12, 01:49
Team GB's Chloe Tutton misses out as Rie Kaneto takes gold in 200m breaststroke
Great Britain's Chloe Tutton misses out on a medal in the women's 200m breaststroke final by sixth hundredths of a second as Japan's Rie Kaneto takes gold. Aug 12, 01:24
Team GB's Ben Proud reaches men's 50m freestyle final
Ben Proud breaks the British record as he qualifies for the final of the men's 50m freestyle at the Olympic Games.Aug 12, 01:14
Justin Rose delighted to hit first Olympic hole in one
Great Britain's Justin Rose admits that he was delighted to become the first player to record a hole in one at the Olympic Games.Aug 12, 01:03
Derby County reject Wolverhampton Wanderers offer for Chris Martin?
Derby County reportedly reject an offer of £6.5m from Wolverhampton Wanderers for striker Chris Martin.Aug 12, 00:46
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Mixed emotions for Ellie Downie after all-round final
Great Britain's Ellie Downie says that she has mixed emotions after finishing in 13th place in the all-round final on Thursday night.Aug 12, 00:33
Andy Murray: 'Court conditions hindered performance'
Great Britain's Andy Murray says that the windy conditions in Rio de Janeiro hindered his performance in his three-set win over Fabio Fognini.Aug 12, 00:19
Joshua Buatsi surprised with stoppage win
Great Britain's Joshua Buatsi says that he was surprised to have recorded a stoppage win over Elshod Rasulov, which saw him reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games.Aug 12, 00:01
Naomi Folkard plans retirement after Olympic defeat
Great Britain's Naomi Folkard says that she intends to retire from archery after losing in the Olympic quarter-finals.Aug 11, 23:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fteam-gb.jpg "Team GB celebrate winning the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics on August 11, 2016")
Jason Kenny revels in 'surprise' Team GB win
Great Britain's Jason Kenny suggests that he was surprised to win the team sprint ahead of New Zealand.Aug 11, 23:31
Bulgarian athlete fails drugs test at Olympic Games
Bulgarian athlete Silvia Danekova becomes the first competitor to fail an in-competition drugs test at the 2016 Olympic Games.Aug 11, 23:17
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