Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Roberta Vinci during their fourth round match of the French Open on June 2, 2013
Serena Williams makes light work of Mona Barthel
Serena Williams defeats Mona Barthel 6-4 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 16, 02:54
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
Preview:Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes a look at Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich at the Commerzbank-Arena.
Aug 16, 02:32
Leeds United forward El-Hadji Diouf celebrates scoring his sides second goal against Birmingham City on January 15, 2013
Brian McDermott 'not pushing El-Hadji Diouf out of Leeds United'
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott says that El-Hadji Diouf remains a part of his plans at Elland Road.
Aug 16, 02:11
Caroline Wozniacki celebrates her second round win at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Caroline Wozniacki battles back to defeat Petra Kvitova
Caroline Wozniacki comes from behind to seal her place in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 16, 01:54
Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters on May 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal overcomes Grigor Dimitrov
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will do battle in the quarter-final of the Cincinnati Open after the Spaniard's victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
Aug 16, 01:29
Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych celebrates defeating South Africa's Kevin Anderson during the Wimbledon Championships on June 29, 2013
Tomas Berdych through to last eight in Cincinnati
Tomas Berdych defeats Tommy Robredo to set up a quarter-final clash with Andy Murray at the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 16, 01:14
Australia's Fawad Ahmed in action on June 22, 2013
Fawad Ahmed named lead Australian spinner
Australian selectors give Fawad Ahmed a chance as lead spinner for the limited-overs series in England.
Aug 15, 05:06
Marion Bartoli waves to the crowd after beating Sloane Stephens during their Wimbledon quarter final match on July 2, 2013
Marion Bartoli announces shock retirement
Marion Bartoli retires from tennis following her defeat to Simona Halep in the Cincinnati Open, claiming that her body can no longer cope with the stresses of the sport.
Aug 15, 04:38
Gareth Barry
Aston Villa turn down Gareth Barry loan deal
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert turns down the opportunity to take Gareth Barry on loan from Manchester City, according to a report.
Aug 15, 04:24
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
Arsenal eyeing double PSV Eindhoven raid?
Arsenal are preparing a double bid for PSV Eindhoven stars Georginio Wijnaldum and Zakaria Bakkali, according to reports.
Aug 15, 03:58
Colombia's Duvan Zapata fight for the ball during a U-20 World Cup quarterfinals soccer match against Mexico on August 13, 2011
Napoli move ahead of Queens Park Rangers for Duvan Zapata?
Reports suggest that Napoli are preparing to hijack Duvan Zapata's proposed move to Queens Park Rangers.
Aug 15, 03:44
Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic celebrates after scoring against Inter Milan on February 17, 2013
Diego Simeone coy on Adem Ljajic interest
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that Adem Ljajic is a "great player".
Aug 15, 03:31
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
Luiz Felipe Scolari hits out at Barcelona over Neymar
Luiz Felipe Scolari doubts whether Barcelona star Neymar is suffering from anaemia.
Aug 15, 03:16
Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli celebrates a goal against Milan on November 17, 2012
Lorenzo Insigne delighted with first Italy goal
Lorenzo Insigne says that it was "a wonderful sensation" to score his first goal for Italy in last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 02:56
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Li Na defeats Lauren Davis in three
Li Na comes from a set down against Lauren Davis to seal her passage into the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 15, 02:39
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli: "We met a team of great quality"
Cesare Prandelli says that he is not too disappointed following last night's 2-1 defeat to Argentina.
Aug 15, 02:24
AS Roma forward Pablo Daniel Osvaldo of Argentina celebrates after he scored on a penalty kick during a Serie A soccer match between As Roma and Torino on November 19, 2012
Report: Southampton lead Pablo Daniel Osvaldo chase
Reports suggest that Southampton are currently winning the race to sign Roma striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo.
Aug 15, 02:11
Tommy Robredo celebrates after defeating Gael Monfils during their third round match of the French Open on May 31, 2013
Stanislas Wawrinka sent packing by Tommy Robredo
Tommy Robredo springs a surprise by sending Stanislas Wawrinka home from the Cincinnati Open in the second round.
Aug 15, 01:54
Tomas Berdych celebrates after his first round win at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Tomas Berdych passes Jarko Nieminen test
Tomas Berdych overcomes Jarkko Nieminen 6-2 6-3 to book his place in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 15, 01:28
Simona Halep
Marion Bartoli knocked out by Simona Halep
Simona Halep upsets Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open, where she will play Samantha Stosur.
Aug 15, 01:13
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Novak Djokovic too good for Juan Monaco
Novak Djokovic defeats Juan Monaco in straight sets to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 14, 21:55
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
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Portugal against the Netherlands
A late Cristiano Ronaldo goal sees Portugal rescue a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Algarve.
Aug 14, 21:38
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
Rickie Lambert debut goal sinks Scotland
Rickie Lambert score the winner with his first touch for England to beat Scotland 3-2 in their friendly match at Wembley.
Aug 14, 20:52
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
Wales, Republic of Ireland ends in stalemate
Tonight's friendly match between Wales and the Republic of Ireland at the Millennium Stadium ended goalless.
Aug 14, 20:40
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
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores four to down Norway
Sweden defeat Norway 4-2 thanks to four goals from Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Aug 14, 20:06
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: England, Scotland level at half-time break
Theo Walcott's goal cancels out James Morrison's early strike to see England and Scotland level at the break at Wembley.
Aug 14, 19:48
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: Goalless at the Millennium Stadium
It remains goalless between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in their international friendly at the Millennium Stadium.
Aug 14, 19:39
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Serena Williams avoids early upset
Serena Williams loses the first set against Eugenie Bouchard at the Cincinnati Open but battles back to win her place in the third round.
Aug 14, 19:06
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John Isner sends Richard Gasquet out in Cincinnati
John Isner defeats Richard Gasquet in straight sets to book his place in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 14, 18:57
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Juan Martin del Potro outguns Nikolay Davydenko in Cincinnati
Juan Martin del Potro puts in an efficient display to overcome Nikolay Davydenko in his first match of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 14, 18:36
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: Hal Robson-Kanu, Craig Bellamy in Wales lineup
Wales and the Republic of Ireland names strong lineups for tonight's international friendly match at the Millennium Stadium.
Aug 14, 18:16
Ian Bell celebrates scoring a century against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Ian Bell happy with Ashes ton
Ian Bell says that he has overcome his hoodoo against Australia after reaching triple figures in the second innings of the fourth Ashes Test match in Durham.
Aug 11, 21:47
Jason Dufner
At the turn: Jason Dufner leading by two shots
Jason Dufner leads the US PGA Championship by two shots as he approaches the back nine at Oak Hill.
Aug 11, 21:16
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
Robin van Persie: "We are clear favourites"
Robin van Persie says that Manchester United are the favourites to win the Premier League title this season.
Aug 11, 20:58
James McArthur
James MacArthur eyeing England scalp
James McArthur says that Scotland's match with England at Wembley will be a big occasion for his country.
Aug 11, 20:40
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Rafael Nadal wins Rogers Cup
Rafael Nadal beats Milos Raonic in straight sets to win his third Rogers Cup title.
Aug 11, 20:28
Reading manager Brian McDermott prior to his side's Premier League match with Stoke City on February 9, 2013
Brian McDermott pleased with Leeds United start
Brian McDermott says that Leeds United have made a "good start" to their Championship campaign.
Aug 11, 19:48
Serena Williams reacts after winning a point against Kimiko Date-Krumm during their Wimbledon match on June 29, 2013
Serena Williams wins third Rogers Cup title
Serena Williams defeats Sorana Cirstea to win her third Rogers Cup title in Canada.
Aug 11, 19:30
James McCarthy opens the scoring for Wigan on December 8, 2012
Owen Coyle: 'No bids for James McCarthy'
Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle says that no clubs have been in contact regarding midfield star James McCarthy.
Aug 11, 19:18
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio smiles prior to kick off in the match against Stoke on May 6, 2013
Sunderland close in on Ondrej Celustka?
Reports suggest that Sunderland are about to sign Trabzonspor defender Ondrej Celustka on a season-long loan.
Aug 11, 18:51
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