American Sloane Stephens makes a fist following her quarter-final defeat of Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens progresses in straight sets
Sloane Stephens survives a second-set fightback to earn a hard-fought win over Kristina Mladenovic in round one of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
Aug 6, 01:12
 Laurent Blanc
Paris Saint-Germain's Laurent Blanc: 'Bordeaux win perfect preparation'
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc describes last weekend's last-gasp win over Bordeaux as perfect preparation for their Ligue 1 title defence.
Aug 5, 18:25
 Porto's James Rodriguez in action against Sporting Lisbon on March 2, 2013
James Rodriguez expects Monaco success
Monaco forward James Rodriguez insists that his side are capable of mounting an instant challenge for top honours.
Aug 5, 18:10
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Didier Digard confident of France call
Nice midfielder Didier Digard declares that he is a match for any player for a place in Didier Deschamps's France squad.
Aug 5, 17:55
 PSG executive Leonardo takes a press conference in Milan on July 7, 2011
Leonardo: 'Paris Saint-Germain have world's best attack'
Outgoing Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo insists that Edinson Cavani can play alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Aug 5, 17:43
 New Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin at a press conference on January 13, 2013
Nuri Sahin: 'Borussia Dortmund heading in right direction'
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin insists that the club are primed for a strong season, with room for improvement in key areas.
Aug 5, 13:55
 Schalke's Jefferson Farfan is congratulated by team mate Julian Draxler after scoring the opening goal against Hannover on January 18, 2013
Julian Draxler: 'I lost sleep over Real Madrid, Manchester City offers'
Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler admits that he suffered sleepless nights while considering summer offers from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Aug 5, 13:38
 Freiburg's Matthias Ginter in action on February 23, 2013
Freiburg: 'No Arsenal offer for Matthias Ginter'
Freiburg deny claims that Arsenal have offered £6.1m for defensive starlet Matthias Ginter, insisting that the German youth international is not for sale.
Aug 5, 13:22
 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge at a press conference in Switzerland on September 11, 2013
Bayern Munich chairman rules out further signings
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists that there will be no further signings at the Allianz Arena this summer.
Aug 5, 13:08
 Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne tipped for Italy return
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli reportedly decides to include Lorenzo Insigne in his squad for a friendly against Argentina on August 14.
Aug 5, 12:55
 Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri react during the match against Parma on January 27, 2013
Inter Milan's Walter Mazzarri defends Valencia defeat
Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri defends his side's poor pre-season form, insisting that hard work in training will pay dividends when Serie A begins.
Aug 5, 12:40
 AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani in the stand during his side's game against Bologna on December 11, 2011
AC Milan defend Adem Ljajic bid
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insists that the club have done nothing wrong by bidding around £6m for Fiorentina attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic.
Aug 5, 12:23
 Roma's Erik Lamela celebrates a goal against Milan on December 22, 2012
Erik Lamela opens Roma contract talks?
Roma begin contract talks with Argentine starlet Erik Lamela in an effort to fend off interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Aug 5, 12:09
 Darren Bent, Ashley Williams
Crystal Palace enter Darren Bent chase?
Crystal Palace are monitoring Darren Bent with a view to beating Newcastle United and Fulham to a summer transfer coup, according to a report.
Aug 5, 00:59
 Germany's Andre Schurrle prior the match against Greece on June 22, 2012
Kevin de Bruyne, Andre Schurrle score as Chelsea beat AC Milan
Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schurrle are on target as Chelsea edge AC Milan 2-0 to earn a place in the International Champions Cup final.
Aug 5, 00:49
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andy Johnson welcomes Jermain Defoe speculation
Queens Park Rangers striker Andy Johnson wants the club to sign Jermain Defoe from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Aug 5, 00:26
 Sam Stosur
Samantha Stosur beats Victoria Azarenka to win Carlsbad Open
Samantha Stosur claims the Carlsbad Open title with a straight-sets win over world number two Victoria Azarenka in the final.
Aug 5, 00:12
 Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams "excited" by Swansea City potential
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams declares that he is "scared" by the club's potential this season.
Aug 4, 23:50
 Walter Smith
Walter Smith considers quitting as Rangers chairman?
Rangers chairman Walter Smith contemplates stepping down from his position following the return of Charles Green as a consultant, according to a report.
Aug 4, 23:29
 Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Cesc Fabregas will stay at Barcelona for one more year'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects Cesc Fabregas to stay with Barcelona for at least one more year, despite interest from Manchester United.
Aug 4, 23:13
 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline during his sides match with Manchester City on February 3, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'Arsenal's Luis Suarez bid lacked class'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that Arsenal's £40,000,001 offer for Luis Suarez lacked the class he would normally associate with the Gunners.
Aug 4, 22:57
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Manchester United ponder £34.5m Cesc Fabregas bid?
Manchester United consider continuing their chase of Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas with a bid totalling £34.5m, according to a report.
Aug 4, 22:42
 Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal in the Africa Cup of Nations match against Tunisia on January 26, 2013
Arsene Wenger confirms Gervinho, Marouane Chamakh exits
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh are in talks with Roma and Crystal Palace respectively.
Aug 4, 22:25
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Marco van Ginkel, Kevin de Bruyne get Chelsea starts
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho picks Marco van Ginkel and Kevin de Bruyne to start in today's pre-season friendly against AC Milan.
Aug 4, 22:10
 St Helens' Tom Makinson during a game with Catalan Dragons on February 24, 2012
Paul Wellens brace helps St Helens thrash Catalan Dragons
Thomas Makinson scores two of St Helens' four tries as they claim a 20-6 win over the Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.
Aug 3, 17:59
 Huddersfield boss Simon Grayson on November 24, 2012
Simon Grayson takes heart from Preston North End display
Preston North End boss Simon Grayson praises his side's attitude in their 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 3, 17:24
 Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson pleased with "solid" start
Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson declares himself pleased with a "solid" opening-day win against Swindon Town.
Aug 3, 17:11
 Millwall boss Kenny Jackett on the touchline against Aston Villa on January 25, 2013
Kenny Jackett: 'We are looking to play better'
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett insists that he can take positives from his side's draw at Preston North End.
Aug 3, 16:51
 Leyton Orient's Dean Cox celebrates scoring for his side in their FA Cup third round replay on January 15, 2013
League One roundup: Leyton Orient, Oldham Athletic start with away wins
Sports Mole looks at a packed opening day in League One, which featured wins for Leyton Orient, Oldham Athletic and Peterborough United.
Aug 3, 16:28
 Millwall boss Kenny Jackett on November 18, 2012
Wolverhampton Wanderers frustrated in Preston North End stalemate
Wolverhampton Wanderers draw a blank in their opening League One fixture, a stalemate with Preston North End at Deepdale.
Aug 3, 15:57
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Britt Assombalonga nets winner on Peterborough United debut
Peterborough United start life in League One with a 1-0 victory over Swindon Town, courtesy of an early goal from Britt Assombalonga.
Aug 3, 15:54
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Britt Assombalonga puts Peterborough United ahead on debut
Peterborough United take an early lead in their League One opener against Swindon Town, thanks to a volley from club-record signing Britt Assombalonga.
Aug 3, 14:50
 Bakary Sako
Half-Time Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers being held at Deepdale
Wolverhampton Wanderers threaten through Leigh Griffiths, but after 45 minutes of action in League One, they are level with Preston North End.
Aug 3, 14:50
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Godfrey Oboabona denies criticising Arsene Wenger
Nigeria international Godfery Obaoabona denies criticising Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Aug 3, 14:08
 Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson after defeat to Charlton on November 27, 2012
Team News: Britt Assombalonga makes Peterborough United debut
Peterborough United start with Britt Assombalonga for this afternoon's League One opener against Swindon Town.
Aug 3, 13:44
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Leigh Griffiths on July 19, 2011
Team News: Sam Ricketts, Leigh Griffiths make Wolverhampton Wanderers debuts
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett hands Leigh Griffiths and Sam Ricketts full debuts this afternoon against Preston North End at Deepdale.
Aug 3, 13:26
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Video: Hulk gets bizarre red card
Watch Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk get booked twice in the space of a minute for attempting to take a free kick quickly in the Russian side's latest league match.
Aug 3, 13:10
 Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray before kick-off against Crystal Palace on February 16, 2013
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Championship opener between promotion contenders Middlesbrough and Leicester City at the Riverside Stadium.
Aug 3, 00:59
 Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
Barcelona's Neymar: 'Goals will come at Camp Nou'
Barcelona forward Neymar asks for patience in his search for goals at Camp Nou, after failing to score in last night's 8-0 pre-season stroll against Santos.
Aug 3, 00:40
 Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Napoli's Rafael Benitez: 'Gonzalo Higuain will play against Arsenal'
Napoli coach Rafael Benitez confirms that forward Gonazlo Higuain will play some part against Arsenal today.
Aug 3, 00:29
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