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Lancashire's Kyle Hogg retires with back injury
Lancashire all-rounder Kyle Hogg, who was their Player of the Year last season, is forced to retire from cricket immediately because of a back injury.Sep 6, 16:10
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Daniil Kvyat handed 10-place grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix
Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat is handed a 10-place grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix after becoming the first driver to break new engine regulations.Sep 6, 15:54
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Moussa Sissoko 'very happy at Newcastle United'
France international midfielder Moussa Sissoko insists that he is "very happy" at Newcastle United and is in no rush to leave to fulfil his Champions League ambitions.Sep 6, 15:30
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Seven countries bid to host 2022 Ryder Cup
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Turkey all submit applications to host the 2022 edition of the Ryder Cup.Sep 6, 15:15
Phil Mickelson withdraws from BMW Championship
Phil Mickelson will miss the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time in his career after withdrawing from the BMW Championship to focus on preparations for the Ryder Cup.Sep 6, 14:58
George Moncur sets sights higher than West Ham United
West Ham United midfielder George Moncur suggests that he is looking to use his loan spell at Colchester United to catch the eye of the Premier League's elite clubs.Sep 6, 14:38
Ledley King excited by young crop of England defenders
Former Spurs and Three Lions centre-back Ledley King is excited about the "top-class" potential of England's next generation of defenders.Sep 6, 14:22
England's Jos Buttler reprimanded by ECB
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is reprimanded by the ECB disciplinary committee for dissent shown while playing for Lancashire Lightning on T20 finals day.Sep 6, 14:04
Arsenal preparing Mario Yepes swoop?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering offering a short-term contract to 38-year-old Colombian Mario Yepes as he looks to bring in defensive cover.Sep 6, 13:35
Tony Fernandes: 'Harry Redknapp is at Queens Park Rangers to stay'
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes is desperate to retain stability at Loftus Road and hints that Harry Redknapp will remain as manager "come what may" this season.Sep 6, 13:16
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Top five 'RAW' returns of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top five RAW returns of all time in a list which includes current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.Sep 5, 21:50
Harry Kane grabs England Under-21s late winner
Harry Kane comes off the bench to score a late winner for England's U21s as they continue their unbeaten Euro 2015 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Lithuania.Sep 5, 17:57
Daniel Sturridge ruled out of England qualifier with Switzerland
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will miss England's Euro 2016 qualifier with Switzerland next week after picking up a thigh injury in training on Friday.Sep 5, 17:41
Juventus make Manchester United's Juan Mata top January target?
Juventus reportedly make Man United playmaker Juan Mata their top January transfer target after high-profile arrivals put the Spaniard's Old Trafford future in doubt.Sep 5, 17:37
Report: Real Madrid move ahead in Fredy Guarin chase
Real Madrid are considering a January bid for Inter Milan's £12m-rated midfielder Fredy Guarin, who was linked with both Tottenham and Chelsea during the summer window.Sep 5, 17:28
Joe Root leads England to consolation win over India
Joe Root scores a century on his home ground to lead England to a consolation victory over India at Headingley, as the one-day international series finishes 3-1.Sep 5, 16:58
Wojciech Szczesny: 'David Ospina is not my friend'
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists that he will unsympathetic if David Ospina stays on the bench as he does not class the Colombian as his friend.Sep 5, 16:26
Jason Roy rewarded with new Surrey contract
Opening batsman Jason Roy signs a new three-year contract at Surrey, two days before he is scheduled to make his England debut in the T20 match against India.Sep 5, 16:03
Danny Drinkwater delighted to be working with "legend" Esteban Cambiasso
Danny Drinkwater reveals the impact that former Argentina international midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has had at Leicester City even prior to making his Foxes debut.Sep 5, 15:31
Siem de Jong to miss "a number of months" with thigh injury
Newcastle United confirm that summer signing Siem de Jong is likely to be sidelined for "a number of months" after suffering a thigh injury in training this week.Sep 5, 15:15
Marco Reus wary of in-form Scotland
Germany midfielder Marco Reus insists that the World Cup winners must be wary of an in-form Scotland when they meet in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday.Sep 5, 14:58
Jack Wilshere 'looks up to Wayne Rooney'
Jack Wilshere reveals that he has always looked up to Wayne Rooney and insists that he is the perfect choice to captain England's crop of promising youngsters.Sep 5, 14:48
Gary Cahill: Raheem Sterling can be "world class"
Gary Cahill adds to the Raheem Sterling hype by claiming that the in-form Liverpool winger, 19, has the potential to become a "world-class" player for England.Sep 5, 14:30
Gary Cahill optimistic over fitness chances for Switzerland game
Gary Cahill is optimistic that he will be fit to feature in England's opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland, despite missing training with an ankle problem.Sep 5, 14:15
Live Commentary: Italy 2-0 Netherlands - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Italy's 2-0 friendly win over Netherlands in Bari, where two goals and a red card killed off the Dutch inside 10 minutes.Sep 4, 18:16
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Tomas Berdych makes quick work of Dominic Thiem to reach US Open quarter-finals
Tomas Berdych advances into the quarter-finals of the US Open by beating unseeded Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets at the Flushing Meadows Grand Slam.Sep 3, 01:08
SFA to back Celtic over proposed John Guidetti loan move
The Scottish FA announces that it will appeal to FIFA on Celtic's behalf to try to get their proposed loan move for Manchester City striker John Guidetti ratified.Sep 3, 00:55
Alastair Cook stands firm on retaining England one-day captaincy
Alastair Cook reiterates that he is determined to carry on as England's one-day international captain, despite the run of heavy defeats in the series loss to India.Sep 3, 00:35
Marin Cilic edges five-set epic with Gilles Simon to reach US Open quarter-finals
Marin Cilic overcomes Gilles Simon in a five-set thriller to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.Sep 2, 23:58
Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan, Webb Simpson named USA Ryder Cup wildcards
USA captain Tom Watson names Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson as his three wildcard picks for the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles later this month.Sep 2, 23:33
Lee Westwood gets Ryder Cup nod over Luke Donald 'on form'
European captain Paul McGinley admits that his decision to pick Lee Westwood ahead of fellow Ryder Cup stalwart Luke Donald for Gleneagles came down only to recent form.Sep 2, 23:13
Stephen Gallacher can't wait to fulfil 'lifetime Ryder Cup ambition'
Stephen Gallacher admits that he "can't wait" to fulfil a lifetime ambition by playing in the Ryder Cup after being handed a wildcard by European captain Paul McGinley.Sep 2, 22:50
Paul McGinley: Stephen Gallacher "deserved" Ryder Cup wildcard pick
European captain Paul McGinley insists that local boy Stephan Gallacher 'deserves' his wildcard pick for the Ryder Cup team based on his consistent 2014 season.Sep 2, 22:33
Paul McGinley 'could not leave Ian Poulter out'
European captain Paul McGinley admits that it would have been almost impossible to leave Ian Poulter out of his Ryder Cup team following his heroics at Medinah in 2012.Sep 2, 22:20
Valencia easy victors over 10-man Malaga
Valencia move to the top of La Liga by comfortably beating 10-man Malaga 3-0 at the Mestalla, thanks to goals from Alcacer Paco, Daniel Parejo and Pablo Piatti.Aug 29, 21:56
Leicester City have Danny Simpson bid accepted by Queens Park Rangers?
Leicester City reportedly have a £2m bid for full-back Danny Simpson accepted by QPR, with the 27-year-old having been sidelined following the arrival of Mauricio Isla.Aug 29, 21:40
Harry Redknapp reveals Crystal Palace offer for Armand Traore
Harry Redknapp reveals that QPR have received an offer from Crystal Palace for Armand Traore and admits that the French left-back can decide where his future lies.Aug 29, 21:31
Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta: 'Radamel Falcao move not realistic'
Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta admits that a move for unsettled Monaco striker Radamel Falcao before the close of the transfer window is not realistic.Aug 29, 21:21
Liverpool failed in late Alex McCarthy swoop?
A report claims that Liverpool failed in a late attempt to hijack highly-rated goalkeeper Alex McCarthy's move from Reading to Queens Park Rangers on Friday.Aug 29, 21:07
Borussia Dortmund bounce back by beating Augsburg
Marco Reus stars as Borussia Dortmund survive a late comeback from Augsburg to win 3-2 at the SGL Arena and record their first win of the new Bundesliga season.Aug 29, 20:25
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