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Wales's Becky James reveals cancer scare ruled her out of Commonwealth Games
Wales cyclist Becky James says that she had to have abnormal cells removed after a recent cancer scare, which ruled out her participation at the Commonwealth Games.Jul 22, 22:54
Sir Bradley Wiggins: 'More should be made of Sir Chris Hoy's achievements'
Sir Bradley Wiggins says that the branding on the Glasgow 2014 velodrome should be taken down, so that spectators can recognise that it is named after Sir Chris Hoy.Jul 22, 22:21
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Male boxers to discard head guards at Commonwealth Games
Recent research has led to the boxing authorities to allow male boxers at the Commonwealth Games to fight without head guards.Jul 22, 21:51
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Valerie Adams "proud and honoured" to carry New Zealand flag
Two-time Olympic champion Valerie Adams says that she is "proud and honoured" to have been chosen as New Zealand's flag bearer at the Glasgow 2014 opening ceremony.Jul 22, 21:20
Wales admit 'aspirations' to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Wales are considering a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to Sport Wales chief executive Sarah Powell.Jul 22, 20:44
Sir Chris Hoy: 'Glasgow will blow previous Games out of the water'
Sir Chris Hoy says that Glasgow 2014 will be the "best Commonwealth Games we've ever seen".Jul 22, 20:16
England's Paul Drinkhall hoping for table tennis gold
Paul Drinkhall, who won silver at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says that he is hoping to secure a gold medal for England in the men's table tennis this time around.Jul 22, 19:47
New Zealand triathlete Nicky Samuels hopeful of top-six finish
New Zealand triathlete Nicky Samuels hopes that she will be able to get a top-six finish in the absence of current world champion Non Stanford.Jul 22, 19:24
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Pastor Maldonado to stay with Lotus for another season
Pastor Maldonado will stay with Lotus for the 2015 season, despite not registering a single point in the current campaign.Jul 20, 11:01
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Warren Gatland relaxed about Gareth Anscombe international future
Warren Gatland says that there is no rush for Gareth Anscombe to commit his international future to Wales.Jul 20, 10:42
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Bryan Robson urges Manchester United to sign defenders
Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson urges Louis van Gaal to bring in defensive reinforcements this summer.Jul 20, 10:31
Mario Gomez targets Champions League return for Fiorentina
Mario Gomez says that Fiorentina must target Champions League qualification in Serie A this season.Jul 20, 10:07
Craig Gordon determined to overcome knee injuries
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon targets more first-team action after featuring for the Scottish champions in their 1-1 pre-season friendly draw yesterday.Jul 20, 09:46
Lewis Hamilton incurs five-place penalty at German Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton incurs a five-place penalty at the German Grand Prix after his Mercedes team change his gearbox following a hefty crash in qualifying.Jul 20, 09:24
Norovirus sweeps through Commonwealth Games athletes' village
A sickness bug has swept through the Glasgow 2014 athletes village as 53 workers have been taken ill just days before the event.Jul 20, 09:08
Ed Woodward: 'Louis van Gaal will bring attacking football to Manchester United'
Ed Woodward believes that Louis van Gaal will instil "energy" and a brand of "incredible, attacking football" at Manchester United.Jul 20, 08:56
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South Africa cruise to victory in first Test
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 153 runs in the first Test at Galle.Jul 20, 08:32
Arsene Wenger targets more Arsenal signings
Arsene Wenger promises to make more signings at Arsenal this summer, despite having already spent in excess of £40m on Alexis Sanchez and Mathieu Debuchy.Jul 20, 08:18
Simon Walton brace not enough as Millwall come from behind to draw at Stevenage
Simon Walton scores two free kicks in Stevenage's 2-2 draw with Millwall in a pre-season friendly.Jul 19, 16:25
Wigan Athletic lose 2-1 at Rochdale
League One Rochdale beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Spotland.Jul 19, 16:12
Chelsea score three late goals to break AFC Wimbledon hearts
Chelsea score three late goals as they come from behind to beat League Two AFC Wimbledon 3-2 in a pre-season friendly at Kingsmeadow.Jul 19, 15:58
Leeds United score twice late on to spare blushes
Leeds United leave it late to beat non-league Guiseley 2-0 in a pre-season friendly.Jul 19, 15:52
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Rory McIlroy leads by six shots going into final day
Rory McIlroy is in pole position heading into the final day of The Open at Royal Liverpool after posting a four-under-par third-round 68.Jul 19, 15:12
Filipe Luis sets sights on Champions League, Premier League double
Felipe Luis says that he has come to Chelsea to win the Premier League and the Champions League.Jul 19, 15:03
Half-Time Report: Wimbledon lead Premier League Chelsea at break
Alan Bennett and Matthew Tubbs put AFC Wimbledon 2-0 ahead at half time in their pre-season friendly against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.Jul 19, 14:47
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Not many new faces at Tottenham Hotspur this summer'
Mauricio Pochettino says that Tottenham Hostpur will not bring in many new players this summer.Jul 19, 14:25
Chelsea, Arsenal target Ezequiel Lavezzi nearing PSG exit?
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi is reportedly available for transfer, which may spark a tug-of-war between Chelsea and Arsenal for his signature.Jul 13, 10:59
Gilberto Silva: 'Brazil failure has come from the last 10 years'
Gilberto Silva says that he tried to warn the Brazilian Football Confederation of the team's shortcomings months before their catastrophic end to the 2014 World Cup.Jul 13, 10:37
Dirk Kuyt played third-place playoff with staples in head
Dirk Kuyt played the entirety of the second half with staples in his head during the Netherlands 3-0 win over Brazil in the World Cup third-place playoff.Jul 13, 10:20
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Ian Thorpe: 'I'm telling the world I'm gay'
Former Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has revealed to Sir Michael Parkinson that he is gay.Jul 13, 10:06
Louis van Gaal ready to start Manchester United reign immediately
Following the Netherlands' third-place playoff victory, Louis van Gaal says that he is ready to take the reigns at Manchester United immediately.Jul 13, 09:50
Liverpool line up Romelu Lukaku deal?
Brendan Rodgers will try to tempt Chelsea to sell Romelu Lukaku to the Merseyside club, according to reports.Jul 13, 09:27
Pablo Zabaleta determined not to show defensive frailty against ruthless Germany
Pablo Zabaleta insists that Argentina will not make the same defensive errors shown by Brazil when they take on Germany in tonight's World Cup final.Jul 13, 09:09
Suso: 'I want to fight for place in Liverpool starting XI'
Liverpool midfielder Suso says that he wants to sign a new deal with the club and fight for a place in the starting XI.Jul 13, 08:49
Contract dispute puts Wales Rugby Sevens Commonwealth challenge in jeopardy?
A contract dispute between the WRU and RRW may result in a number of the Wales Rugby Sevens squad withdrawing from the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.Jul 13, 08:30
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pleased with form ahead of Commonwealth Games
England athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson says that she is happy with her form ahead of the Commonwealth Games after recording a PB 6.92m in the Glasgow Grand Prix.Jul 13, 08:11
Sir Vivian Richards: 'Kevin Pietersen will put bums on seats'
Sir Vivian Richards says that Kevin Pietersen's introduction to the Caribbean Premier League will "help put bums on seats".Jul 12, 21:55
Kylie Minogue to perform at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony?
Kylie Minogue will perform at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, according to a report.Jul 12, 21:22
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Javier Mascherano the leader of pack of wolves'
Bastian Schweinsteiger says that Germany must be on top form in tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina, who he compares to a "pack of wolves".Jul 12, 21:07
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Wigan Warriors keep pace with leaders after Catalans Dragons thrashing
Wigan Warriors come from behind to record a comprehensive 16-37 victory against Catalans Dragons. Jul 12, 20:58
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