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Result: Birmingham City 1-3 Braga
Birmingham City lose their opening Europa League group game 3-1 at home to Portuguese side Braga.Sep 15, 20:58
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Alex Rasmussen sacked by HTC after missed drugs test
Alex Rasmussen is sacked by HTC-Highroad after missing a drugs test.Sep 15, 20:41
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Neil Warnock tells Shaun Wright-Phillips to forget England
QPR boss Neil Warnock tells Shaun Wright-Phillips to forget playing for England for the time being.Sep 15, 20:26
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Juan Mata: 'Chelsea closing the gap on Manchester United'
Juan Mata believes that Chelsea can catch Manchester United ahead of Sunday's showdown at Old Trafford.Sep 15, 20:11
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David Weir expects an "interesting" Old Firm clash on Sunday
Rangers defender David Weir believes that Sunday's Old Firm derby will be "interesting".Sep 15, 19:48
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Alan Pardew: 'Steven Taylor should be given England chance'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says that defender Steven Taylor should play for England.Sep 15, 19:31
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Result: PAOK Salonika 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur draw a blank in their Europa League group stage match against PAOK Salonika in Greece.Sep 15, 19:07
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Result: Dynamo Kyiv 1-1 Stoke City
Stoke City draw their first Europa League group match 1-1 away at Dynamo Kyiv after conceding a late goal.Sep 15, 18:55
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Team News: Martin Jol makes six changes for FC Twente match
Fulham manager Martin Jol makes six changes for his side's Europa League match against FC Twente.Sep 15, 18:43
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Great Britain & Ireland make strong start in Seve Trophy
Great Britain & Ireland have the better of Continental Europe after day one of the Seve Trophy in Paris.Sep 15, 18:33
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Martin Jol considering Bobby Zamora rest
Martin Jol is likely to rest Bobby Zamora for Fulham's Europa League game against FC Twente.Sep 15, 01:01
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David Haye challenges Vitali Klitschko
Britain's David Haye challenges Vitali Klitschko to one last fight before he retires.Sep 15, 00:40
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Leeds United sign Finland international Mika Vayrynen
Leeds United confirm the signing of Finnish midfielder Mika Vayrynen on a 12-month deal.Sep 15, 00:24
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In Pictures: Benfica 1-1 Manchester United
Manchester United draw their opening Champions League fixture with a 1-1 in Portugal against Benfica.Sep 15, 00:19
Harry Redknapp defends resting players against PAOK Salonika
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp defends his decision to field a young side against PAOK Salonika in the Europa League.Sep 14, 23:46
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Team News: Toby Flood preferred to Jonny Wilkinson
Toby Flood will reportedly start in place of Jonny Wilkinson at fly-half for England's game against Georgia on Sunday.Sep 14, 23:30
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Carson Yeung not allowed to watch Birmingham City
Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung is refused entry to the UK to watch his side play as he faces money laundering charges.Sep 14, 23:16
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Craig Beattie dealt injury blow
Swansea striker Craig Beattie is out for eight weeks after damaging his ankle ligaments.Sep 14, 22:57
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Roberto Mancini: 'We were so nervous'
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City were nervous in their 1-1 draw against Napoli on their Champions League debut.Sep 14, 22:42
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Alex Ferguson pleased with point against Benfica
Alex Ferguson admits that Manchester United played better after they drew level against Benfica in Portugal.Sep 14, 22:30
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Result: Dinamo Zagreb 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in the opening week of Champions League fixtures.Sep 14, 21:23
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Alex Ferguson brushes off Anders Lindegaard talk
Alex Ferguson says Anders Lindegaard will not replace David de Gea in goal for Manchester United against Chelsea on Sunday.Sep 14, 21:01
Result: Manchester City 1-1 Napoli
Manchester City draw their first ever Champions League match at home to Napoli 1-1.Sep 14, 20:45
Result: Benfica 1-1 Manchester United
Manchester United begin their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Benfica.Sep 14, 20:35
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Neil Lennon wary of Atletico Madrid threat
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is cautious ahead of his side's Europa League group stage match against Atletico Madrid.Sep 14, 20:25
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Blackburn Rovers owners warn off planned protests
Blackburn Rovers owners Venky's call on fans to support the team this weekend and not protest as planned.Sep 14, 20:05
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Tim Krul relishing Shay Given challenge
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul is looking forward to facing his old mentor Shay Given this weekend.Sep 14, 19:47
Paul McGinley disappointed with absentees
Great Britain & Ireland captain Paul McGinley says that he is disappointed his team does not feature Luke Donald or Rory McIlroy for the Seve Trophy.Sep 14, 19:28
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Aberdeen seal Rory Fallon deal
Aberdeen sign New Zealand striker Rory Fallon for free on a two-year deal.Sep 14, 19:14
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Novak Djokovic considers acting career
US Open champion Novak Djokovic says that he is considering a career in acting.Sep 14, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F37%2Frc.jpg "Ricardo Carvalho")
Ricardo Carvalho given one-year international ban
Ricardo Carvalho is banned from international football for one year after going AWOL while on Portuguese duty.Sep 14, 18:38
PAOK Salonika issue warning to Tottenham Hotspur
PAOK Salonika manager Laszlo Boloni says that Spurs will be given an intimidating welcome for Thursday's Europa League match.Sep 14, 18:20
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Miguel Angel Jimenez to start Seve Trophy
Miguel Angel Jimenez will honour his friend Seve Ballasteros by hitting the first shot of this year's Seve Trophy.Sep 14, 17:58
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Jonathan Woodgate: 'No chance of England call-up'
Stoke City defender Jonathan Woodgate says that he has "no chance" of playing for England again.Sep 14, 17:41
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FC Sion looking for compensation
Swiss club FC Sion look for compensation after being thrown out of this season's Europa League.Sep 14, 17:26
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Liverpool unclear on Glen Johnson's thigh injury
Liverpool say that they will only know the extent of Glen Johnson's thigh injury once he has had a scan.Sep 14, 17:10
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Serena Williams plays down umpire row
Serena Williams plays down her row with the umpire during her US Open final defeat to Sam Stosur.Sep 12, 00:57
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England wait on Stuart Broad injury
England will find out the extent of Stuart Broad's arm injury in the next 48 hours, according to one-day captain Alistair Cook.Sep 12, 00:35
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Newcastle United striker arrested
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.Sep 12, 00:15
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In Pictures: US Open women's singles final
Click in to see pictures of Samantha Stosur's US Open victory.Sep 11, 23:56
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