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Ricky Burns: 'Broken jaw affected Raymundo Beltran result'
Ricky Burns claims that a dislocated jaw suffered early on in his draw with Raymundo Beltran prevented him from beating the Mexican outright.Sep 8, 00:32
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Rafael Nadal hails "amazing" fortnight
Rafael Nadal is hopeful of topping off his "amazing" 2013 US Open campaign by beating Novak Djokovic in the final on Monday.Sep 8, 00:10
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Iago Aspas would recommend Premier League move
Iago Aspas says that he would recommend leaving La Liga for the Premier League, as he did when he joined Liverpool from Celta Vigo this summer.Sep 7, 23:50
Rafael Nadal beats Richard Gasquet to set up Novak Djokovic showdown
Rafael Nadal will meet Novak Djokovic in the US Open final after beating Richard Gasquet in straight sets in their last-four meeting at Flushing Meadows.Sep 7, 23:34
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Gareth Bale could get security upgrade on Wales duty
The Wales FA could be forced to increase the security protection on Gareth Bale after two Macedonian fans invaded the pitch to approach him.Sep 7, 23:10
Ola Toivonen comfortable with Norwich City snub
Swedish international striker Ola Toivonen insists that he does not regret choosing to stay at PSV Eindhoven over a switch to Norwich City this summer.Sep 7, 22:56
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Ben Stokes tipped for Australia Ashes tour
Ben Stokes could force himself into contention for Ashes selection with strong performances in the one-day series against Australia, says England bowling coach David Saker.Sep 7, 22:40
Glamorgan Dragons into YB40 final
Glamorgan reach their first Lord's final in 13 years by beating reigning champions Hampshire Royals by 31 runs in the last four of the YB40.Sep 7, 22:20
Victoria Azarenka "excited to be back in the final"
World number two Victoria Azarenka says that she is excited by the prospect of Sunday's US Open final, where she will meet Serena Williams for a second consecutive year.Sep 6, 22:11
Gordon Strachan: "Belgium were magnificent"
Gordon Strachan claims that Belgium are the best team that his side has faced since he became Scotland manager in January.Sep 6, 21:42
Kerim Frei completes Besiktas switch
Turkey midfielder Kerim Frei completes his move from Fulham to Besiktas.Sep 6, 21:18
Belgium beat Scotland to remain top of group
Belgium strengthen their position as Group A leaders in World Cup qualifying by beating Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park.Sep 6, 20:56
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick downs nine-man Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland are punished for their poor discipline as a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Portugal come from behind to earn a 4-2 win at Windsor Park.Sep 6, 20:40
Half-Time Report: Steven Defour gives Belgium lead in Glasgow
Steven Defour's second senior international goal gives Belgium a 1-0 half-time lead over Scotland at Hampden Park.Sep 6, 19:48
Half-Time Report: Northern Ireland rattle 10-man Portugal
A Gareth McAuley equaliser and a Helder Postiga red card send Northern Ireland into half time in good spirits against Portugal at Windsor Park.Sep 6, 19:36
Wales beaten in Macedonia
Welsh hopes of securing a third-place finish in Group A are dashed as Chris Coleman's men lose 2-1 in Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.Sep 6, 18:51
Team News: Three changes for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill makes three changes to his starting XI for tonight's World Cup qualifier with Portugal.Sep 6, 18:24
Andre Wisdom named England Under-21 captain
Newly-appointed England Under-21 manager names Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom as his full-time captain ahead of the European Championships qualifier against Moldova.Sep 4, 00:55
Sunderland lift Phil Bardsley's club suspension
Phil Bardsley's club suspension is lifted by Sunderland after the out-of-favour full-back apologised for mocking the Black Cats' opening-day defeat to Fulham.Sep 4, 00:40
Flawless Serena Williams through to last four of US Open
Defending champion Serena Williams produces an imperious performance to inflict a double-bagel defeat on Carla Suarez Navarro in the US Open quarter-finals.Sep 4, 00:22
Report: Brendan Rodgers to use Luis Suarez as winger
Brendan Rodgers will use Luis Suarez in a wide role for Liverpool, and continue to employ Daniel Sturridge as his central striker, when the Uruguayan returns from suspension.Sep 3, 23:59
Report: Daniel Levy tried to stop Mesut Ozil move
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy contacted Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to try to prevent the transfer of Mesut Ozil to Spurs' arch rivals Arsenal going through, according to a report.Sep 3, 23:44
Gareth Bale hopes to emulate Zinedine Zidane
Gareth Bale wants to be mentioned in the same breath as Zinedine Zidane and Alfredo Di Stefano when he has finished his career with Real Madrid, whom he joined in a £86m move from Spurs.Sep 3, 23:28
Brighton & Hove Albion rebuff Osasuna's Oscar Garcia approach
Osasuna are denied the opportunity to talk to recently-appointed Brighton head coach Oscar Garcia about their vacant management post, according to a report.Sep 3, 23:10
Lazio failed in striker hunt
Lazio sports director Igli Tare reveals that the club failed in their attempts to sign Galatasaray striker Buruk Yilmaz and Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella on transfer deadline day.Sep 3, 22:45
Lazio hail "professional" Libor Kozak
Lazio sports director Igli Tare describes £7m Aston Villa signing Libor Kozak as "one of the most professional players [he's] ever known".Sep 3, 22:30
Erik Lamela takes Gareth Bale's shirt number
Club-record signing Erik Lamela will carry the burden of replacing Gareth Bale as Tottenham's number 11, while other new arrivals Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches will wear 23 and six respectively.Sep 3, 22:14
David Ferrer overcomes Janko Tipsarevic test
Fourth seed David Ferrer progresses to the quarter-finals of the US Open courtesy of a hard-fought four-set win over Janko Tipsarevic.Sep 3, 01:08
Roger Federer knocked out of US Open by Tommy Robredo
Roger Federer fails to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for two successive Majors after losing in three sets to Tommy Robredo at the US Open.Sep 3, 00:45
Crystal Palace fail in Andy Johnson raid
Newly-promoted Crystal Palace fail to re-sign former striker Andy Johnson from Queens Park Rangers.Sep 3, 00:07
Middlesbrough recruit Kei Kamara, Jacob Butterfield
Middlesbrough complete the double signing of Norwich midfielder Jacob Butterfield and Sporting Kansas striker Kei Kamara before the close of the transfer window.Sep 2, 23:53
Michael Kightly joins Burnley on loan
Burnley beat off competition from their Championship rivals Bolton to sign out-of-favour Stoke winger Michael Kightly on a season-long loan deal.Sep 2, 23:38
Harry Redknapp reunites with Niko Krancjar
Queens Park Rangers sign Niko Kranjcar on a season-long loan from Dynamo Kiev, reuniting the midfielder with Hoops boss Harry Redknapp for the second time.Sep 2, 23:18
Hull City miss out on Shane Long, resign Gedo instead
Hull City fail in their attempts to recruit West Brom striker Shane Long, but do re-sign Egyptian international striker on a season-long loan deal.Sep 2, 23:10
Everton sign James McCarthy from Wigan Athletic
James McCarthy links back up with Roberto Martinez at Everton, who have signed the Ireland international midfielder from Wigan for a £12m fee.Sep 2, 22:50
Marouane Fellaini completes £27m Manchester United switch
Manchester United sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini from Everton for £27m.Sep 2, 22:19
Queens Park Rangers clinch Tottenham Hotspur duo on loan
Tottenham pair Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Tom Carroll link up with former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp at QPR on season-long loan deals.Sep 2, 22:15
Andre Villas-Boas praises Daniel Levy's summer business
Andre Villas-Boas praises Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy for his £100m investment in new players this summer.Sep 1, 11:03
Southampton's Mauricio Pochettino: 'Jack Cork not for sale'
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that Jack Cork is part of his first-team squad and that the midfielder will not be leaving for Fulham.Sep 1, 10:37
Report: Swansea City end Peter Odemwingie chase
Swansea City reportedly refuse to meet West Bromwich Albion's £4m valuation of Peter Odemwingie and will now pursue Getafe striker Alvaro Vasquez instead.Sep 1, 10:23
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