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Dean Saunders: 'Swansea City not signing Joe Allen is a disaster'
Swansea City failing to re-sign Joe Allen from Liverpool is a "disaster" for the Welsh club, according to their former striker Dean Saunders.Jul 26, 12:30
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledges two more Africa World Cup places
Africa will get an additional two World Cup finals places should the tournament be expanded to 40 teams from 2026, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.Jul 26, 12:13
Danny Fox pens Nottingham Forest contract extension
Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox, 30, pens a one-year contract extension with the Reds, which will keep him at the City Ground until the summer of 2018.Jul 25, 22:01
Report: Everton want Chelsea to pay £75m for striker Romelu Lukaku
Everton reportedly tell Chelsea that they will not consider bids of less than £75m for striker Romelu Lukaku, who was previously on the books of the Stamford Bridge outfit.Jul 25, 21:42
Rangers ease into Scottish League Cup last 16 with Stranraer thrashing
Rangers cruise into the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup with a fourth straight group win against League One outfit Stranraer at Ibrox.Jul 25, 21:28
Bruno Ribeiro eager to bring striker Nathan Tyson to Port Vale
Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro admits that he wants former Nottingham Forest and Doncaster Rovers striker Nathan Tyson to join his new-look squad.Jul 25, 21:09
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Britain's Kyle Edmund loses to Canadian wildcard Steven Diez in Rogers Cup
Britain's Kyle Edmund suffers a surprise defeat by Canadian wildcard Steven Diez in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.Jul 25, 20:56
Bristol City edge past Cheltenham Town in pre-season friendly
Goals by Jonathan Kodija and Lee Tomlin help Bristol City to a narrow 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Cheltenham Town in Monday night's match at Whaddon Road.Jul 25, 20:44
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Former England star Ray Wilkins sentenced for drink driving
Former England footballer Ray Wilkins is handed a 10-week suspended jail sentence and a four-year driving ban at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court for drinking and driving.Jul 25, 20:26
Wales midfielder Joe Allen joins Stoke City from Liverpool
Stoke City confirm that they have signed Wales midfielder Joe Allen, 26, from Liverpool on a five-year deal for a fee of around £13m.Jul 25, 19:56
Crystal Palace earn narrow pre-season friendly win over Colchester United
Jordon Mutch's early goal helps Crystal Palace seal a 1-0 win over Colchester United in Monday night's pre-season friendly at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.Jul 25, 19:53
Duncan Watmore penalty brace gives Sunderland win over FC Stade Nyonnais
Two penalties from Duncan Watmore help Sunderland to a 2-0 win over FC Stade Nyonnais in Monday's pre-season friendly at the Centre Sportif de Colovray Nyon.Jul 25, 19:34
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Doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova asks IOC to review Rio Olympics ban
Russian 800m runner and doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova asks the International Olympic Committee to review its decision to ban her from competing at the Rio Games.Jul 25, 19:09
Jordan McMillan free to make football return after reduced drug ban
Former Partick Thistle defender Jordan McMillan is free to return to training next month after a ban for failing a drugs test was reduced on appeal.Jul 25, 18:44
West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell out for 'up to four months' with knee injury
West Ham United confirm that defender Aaron Cresswell has been ruled out for up to four months with a knee ligament injury.Jul 25, 18:35
Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi 'to sell club within the month'
Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi hopes that the takeover of the club will happen in the next month.Jul 25, 18:18
Report: Manchester United to hijack Manchester City bid for Leonardo Bonucci
Manchester United are ready to take on city rivals Manchester City for Juventus and Italy centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, according to reports.Jul 25, 13:48
Report: Reading to swoop for Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart
Championship side Reading are exploring a move for former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur star Rafael van der Vaart, according to reports.Jul 25, 13:32
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Steve Hansen extends New Zealand contract
New Zealand confirm that head coach Steve Hansen has extended his contract with the All Blacks until the end of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.Jul 25, 13:23
John Barnes: 'Sam Allardyce will bring pragmatism and humility to England'
Former England winger John Barnes believes that new Three Lions manager Sam Allardyce will bring pragmatism and humility to the national side.Jul 25, 13:15
Stoke City sign Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi from Al Ahly
Stoke City confirm the signing of Egyptian teenager Ramadan Sobhi from Al Ahly on a deal said to be worth £5m.Jul 25, 12:21
Four charged after 'disorder' at Grimsby Town, Sheffield United friendly
Humberside Police confirm that four people have been charged after trouble at Saturday's pre-season friendly between Grimsby Town and Sheffield United left two officers injured.Jul 25, 12:12
Report: Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on Nottingham Forest radar
Nottingham Forest are one of 10 clubs in the hunt to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, according to reports.Jul 14, 21:53
Report: Eintracht Frankfurt keen on loan move for Manchester United's Guillermo Varela
Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United full-back Guillermo Varela on loan with a view to a permanent deal.Jul 14, 21:39
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Phil Mickelson tops leaderboard on day one of The Open 2016
Phil Mickelson misses out on becoming the first man in history to shoot 62 at a Major championship as he secures a three-shot lead in the first round of The Open at Royal Troon.Jul 14, 21:23
Europa League qualifying round-up: Mixed results for Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibernian
Sports Mole rounds up Thursday night's Europa League second qualifying round ties featuring Scottish sides Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibernian.Jul 14, 20:57
Watford earn convincing pre-season win over Stevenage
Etienne Capoue's long-range strike and Jerome Sinclair's header help Watford clinch a 2-0 win away at Stevenage in Thursday's pre-season friendly at the Lamex Stadium.Jul 14, 20:34
Alan Curtis: 'Bafetimbi Gomis could leave Swansea City soon'
Swansea City coach Alan Curtis believes that out-of-favour striker Bafetimbi Gomis could depart the Liberty Stadium soon.Jul 14, 20:13
Bristol City sign Oxford United, Republic of Ireland winger Callum O'Dowda
Championship side Bristol City sign Oxford United and Republic of Ireland winger Callum O'Dowda, 21, for a fee of at least £1m which could rise to £1.6m.Jul 14, 19:50
Report: FIFA president Gianni Infantino to be interviewed by ethics committee
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is to be interviewed by ethics investigators over allegations that he breached the governing body's code of ethics, according to reports.Jul 14, 19:34
Bournemouth confirm signing of Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe
Premier League outfit Bournemouth sign Liverpool and England Under-21 winger Jordon Ibe on a four-year deal for a club record £15m.Jul 14, 19:13
Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter to miss start of Premier League season
Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter will miss the start of the Premier League season after undergoing surgery to repair a hernia problem.Jul 14, 19:02
Paris Saint-Germain hire Patrick Kluivert as director of football
French champions Paris Saint-Germain announce the appointment of former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert as their new director of football.Jul 14, 18:38
Report: Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill to join Melbourne City
Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is reportedly set to move to A-League side Melbourne City following his departure from Chinese club Hangzhou Greentown.Jul 14, 18:28
Former Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega completes Inter Milan switch
Serie A outfit Inter Milan clinch the free transfer signing of former Sevilla midfielder and Argentina international Ever Banega on a three-year deal.Jul 6, 18:03
Silvio Berlusconi: 'AC Milan sold to Chinese consortium'
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi tells Italian media that he has sold football club AC Milan to a Chinese consortium.Jul 6, 17:52
Hearts seal Europa League progress following routine win over FC Infonet
Hearts safely negotiate passage into the second qualifying round of the Europa League after beating Estonian side FC Infonet 4-2 in Tallinn for a 6-3 aggregate win.Jul 6, 17:41
Tomas Berdych records routine win over Lucas Pouille to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Tomas Berdych is in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time in six years after a 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 win over Lucas Pouille on Wednesday afternoon.Jul 6, 17:27
Marcus Tudgay agrees new one-year deal at Coventry City
Coventry City striker Marcus Tudgay agrees a new one-year deal with the Sky Blues which will keep him at the Ricoh Arena until June 2017.Jul 6, 17:07
Report: Stoke City close to signing Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi
Stoke City are close to agreeing a £3.5m deal with Al Ahly for Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi, according to reports.Jul 6, 16:43
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