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Antonio Conte urges Chelsea to sign new defender
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants the club to sign a new defender after highlighting that the Blues squad is short of options at the back.Aug 21, 09:59
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Andy Murray eases into Cincinnati Masters final with victory over Milos Raonic
Wimbledon champion and Rio Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray sees off Milos Raonic 6-3 6-3 to reach the final of the 2016 Cincinnati Masters.Aug 21, 09:47
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Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in UFC 202 rematch
Ireland's Conor McGregor beats American Nate Diaz by majority decision to avenge his UFC 196 defeat and set up the prospect of a third fight between the pair.Aug 21, 09:30
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Ryan Lochte apologises to people of Brazil for Rio petrol station incident
United States swimmer Ryan Lochte issues an apology to his teammates, his family and the people of Brazil for a "stupid mistake" at a Rio petrol station during the 2016 Olympics.Aug 21, 09:04
Report: Arsenal considering bid for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi
Arsenal are reportedly considering a transfer move for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi after missing out on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez.Aug 21, 08:52
Report: Sunderland interested in Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson
Sunderland want to sign 22-year-old Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson as a replacement for the wantaway Lamine Kone, according to reports.Aug 21, 08:37
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South Africa's Caster Semenya powers to Olympic women's 800m gold
South Africa's Caster Semenya wins Olympic gold in the women's 800m at Rio, but Great Britain's Lynsey Sharp misses out on a medal after finishing sixth.Aug 21, 08:21
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United States win sixth successive Olympic women's basketball gold after thrashing Spain
The United States win their sixth successive Olympic women's basketball title at Rio 2016 by beating Spain 101-72 at Carioca Arena.Aug 20, 21:58
Burnley striker Andre Gray apologises for homophobic tweets
Burnley striker Andre Gray apologises and asks "for forgiveness" after homophobic posts from his Twitter account dating back to 2012 were shared on social media.Aug 20, 21:40
Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal "hope" to clinch Shkodran Mustafi signing
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is hopeful that the club can strike a deal for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi.Aug 20, 21:22
Barcelona admit goalkeeper Claudio Bravo heading to Manchester City
Barcelona reveal that they "have the beginning of an agreement" with Manchester City over the transfer of Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to the Premier League club.Aug 20, 21:00
Juventus begin Serie A season with narrow win over Fiorentina
Goals from Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain give Juventus a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in their Serie A opener at the Juventus Arena on Saturday night.Aug 20, 20:42
Manchester United striker James Wilson joins Derby County on loan
Championship outfit Derby County confirm the signing of Manchester United striker James Wilson, 20, on a season's loan.Aug 20, 20:26
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Belgium's Thomas Pieters two clear in Czech Masters
Belgium's Thomas Pieters finishes the third round of the Czech Masters two-under to stay top of the leaderboard at 12-under-par overall in Prague.Aug 20, 20:19
Francesco Guidolin: 'Swansea City unlucky to lose against Hull City'
Francesco Guidolin believes that his Swansea City side were unfortunate to lose as Hull City claimed all three points at the Liberty Stadium in a 2-0 win.Aug 20, 20:08
Claudio Ranieri refuses to comment on penalty calls in Leicester City, Arsenal draw
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri refuses to comment about two penalty shouts during his side's goalless Premier League draw against Arsenal on Saturday.Aug 20, 19:36
Arsene Wenger: 'I am sorry Rob Holding did not cost Arsenal £55m'
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger shows his frustration with questions about spending money to bring in new players, saying "sorry" that new defender Rob Holding "didn't cost £55m".Aug 20, 19:13
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal performed well against Leicester City'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal put in a "good performance" against Premier League champions Leicester City in Saturday's goalless draw at the King Power Stadium.Aug 20, 18:56
Mike Phelan: 'Hull City players are a credit to the city'
Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan praises his players' commitment and effort after beating Swansea City, adding that they have been inspirational for the city.Aug 20, 18:46
Inbee Park wins Olympic women's golf gold as Charley Hull just misses out on medals
South Korea's Inbee Park is the women's Olympic golf gold medallist after completing a five-shot victory in Rio, while Great Britain's Charley Hill just misses out on the medals.Aug 20, 18:03
Vicky Holland wins Olympic women's triathlon bronze in Rio
Vicky Holland edges out Great Britain teammate Non Stanford in a sprint finish to earn a bronze medal in the women's triathlon at the Rio Olympic Games.Aug 20, 17:43
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Nicola Adams makes history by winning Olympic women's flyweight gold in Rio
Nicola Adams becomes the first British boxer to retain an Olympic title in 92 years by winning gold in the women's flyweight final at Rio 2016.Aug 20, 17:24
Great Britain diver Tom Daley fails to make Olympic 10m final
Great Britain diver Tom Daley crashes out of the Olympic 10m platform diving competition in Rio, coming last in his semi-final.Aug 20, 17:12
Rangers sign striker Joe Garner from Preston North End on three-year deal
Rangers confirm the signing of striker Joe Garner from Preston North End on a three-year contract in a deal believed to be worth £1.8m.Aug 20, 14:33
Ronald Koeman: 'Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn transfer request'
Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn his transfer request and committed his future to Everton, according to Toffees manager Ronald Koeman.Aug 20, 14:13
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Disciplined bowling display puts New Zealand on top against South Africa
New Zealand take control against South Africa on the first day of the first Test at Kingsmead, thanks to a display of inspired bowling from the tourists.Aug 19, 18:12
Rio Paralympic Games to go ahead amid major budget cuts
The Rio Paralympic Games will go ahead next month but will face major budget cuts, the International Paralympic Committee confirms.Aug 19, 17:46
Thomas Pieters, Jeff Winther share midway lead at Czech Masters
Thomas Pieters remains well-placed for back-to-back Czech Masters titles after moving into a share of the midway lead in Prague alongside Jeff Winther. Aug 19, 17:31
Celtic charged by UEFA after Palestine flags waved during Hapoel Be'er Sheva game
UEFA charges Celtic after an "illicit banner" was displayed during their 5-2 Champions League qualifying win over Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Wednesday night.Aug 19, 17:08
Great Britain Olympic athletes to wear illuminated shoes at Rio closing ceremony
Great Britain's Olympic athletes will wear illuminated shoes at the Rio Games closing ceremony to celebrate their largest ever medal haul at an overseas Olympics.Aug 19, 16:56
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic hopes to keep hold of teenage left-back Ryan Sessegnon
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic admits that he hopes to keep hold of teenage left-back Ryan Sessegnon, who is reportedly on the radar of several Premier League clubs.Aug 19, 16:37
David Moyes: 'Lamine Kone has rejected new Sunderland contract'
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that defender Lamine Kone has turned down the club's offer of a new contract.Aug 19, 16:20
Jurgen Klopp: 'Danny Ings may not get first-team action at Liverpool'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he is not able to guarantee Danny Ings a place in the Reds' first team this season.Aug 19, 16:02
Andrey Arshavin: 'Impossible to succeed in sport without doping'
Former Arsenal and Russia footballer Andrey Arshavin claims that some sports are "simply impossible without doping", with "everyone" involved in the activity.Aug 19, 15:46
United States swimmer Ryan Lochte apologises for false account of Rio 'robbery'
American swimmer Ryan Lochte issues an apology on social media for giving a misleading account of a late-night incident at the Rio Olympics.Aug 19, 15:22
Marco Reus passes driving test two years after invalid licence fine
Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus confirms that he has passed his driving test almost two years after he was fined for driving without a valid licence.Aug 16, 16:53
Ireland boxer Michael Conlan feels "robbed" by Olympic judges
Ireland boxer Michael Conlan expresses his unhappiness at the Amateur International Boxing Association following his controversial defeat to Russia's Vladimir Nikitin.Aug 16, 16:43
Jonathan Calleri in squad for West Ham United's Europa League tie against Astra Giurgiu
Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri completes his move to West Ham United and is expected to take part in the club's Europa League qualifier on Thursday.Aug 16, 16:21
Rafael Benitez: 'Big-name signings no longer important at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United cannot worry about signing big names anymore following two defeats in their first two Championship games, according to manager Rafael Benitez. Aug 16, 16:05
Nicola Adams guaranteed Olympic medal after reaching flyweight boxing semi-final
Team GB flyweight boxer Nicola Adams is assured of at least a bronze medal in Rio after overcoming Ukraine's Tetyana Kob to reach the semi-finals of the women's competition.Aug 16, 15:33
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