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Nelom impressed by first impressions of Hibs
The defender has moved to Scotland on a one-year deal.Sep 20, 17:42
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The crying game – five sports stars who could not hold back the tears
Cristiano Ronaldo was the latest to let the tears flow after his dismissal in the Champions League on Wednesday.Sep 20, 16:08
Club handed youth cup draw despite having no team hunts for players on Twitter
Ynysddu Welfare, from Caerphilly, don't have a youth team but still hope to play their youth cup game against Briton Ferry.Sep 20, 15:10
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WADA approves controversial deal to lift Russian Anti-Doping Agency's suspension
In a move that will dismay many athletes and anti-doping experts, WADA's ExCo backed the compromise deal on RUSADA reinstatement by nine votes to two.Sep 20, 14:47
Brighton boss Chris Hughton wary of wounded Tottenham
Spurs have endured a difficult time in September.Sep 20, 14:35
Cristiano Ronaldo sent off on European bow for Juventus but Italians still win
Ronaldo saw red but Miralem Pjanic was spot on to earn victory.Sep 19, 21:20
City's Champions League opener makes unpleasant viewing for Guardiola
Pep Guardiola could only watch as Manchester City slipped to a surprise 2-1 defeat in their Champions League opener against Lyon.The City boss was sat in the stands at the Etihad Stadium due to a touchline ban and his side lacked their usual dynamism as they gifted first-half goals to Maxwel Cornet and Nabil Fekir.Bernardo ...Sep 19, 20:58
Santi Cazorla relishing return to European action with Villarreal
The 33-year-old is finally over the Achilles problems which wrecked his final two years at Arsenal.Sep 19, 17:04
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Kane drained and set-piece pain: 5 reasons behind Tottenham's woeful form
Spurs' 2-1 loss to Inter Milan followed Premier League defeats to Watford and Liverpool.Sep 19, 13:43
Benitez 'deeply saddened' by Stephen Darby's retirement
Defender Darby was given his Liverpool debut by Benitez in 2008.Sep 19, 10:57
Focus on the forwards as Liverpool edge out PSG
Sturridge and Mbappe were both on the scoresheet but substitute Firmino had the final say.Sep 18, 21:27
A look at Manchester United's hosts for Champions League opener – Young Boys
Young Boys broke Basel's eight-year dominance to win the Swiss Super League title last season.Sep 18, 16:51
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino reveals concerns over La Liga games in North America
The Premier League has also not given up on staging fixtures abroad.Sep 18, 16:51
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John Mitchell joins England coaching staff
The Kiwi brings a wealth of experience to the defence-coach role.Sep 18, 16:51
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England pair Stokes and Hales charged with disrepute by ECB
The pair were involved in an incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September last year.Sep 18, 16:51
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury press conference scheduled for Monday
The pair are set to go head-to-head in the ring later this year.Sep 18, 10:46
Billy Joe Saunders charged with misconduct over 'sickening' video
The British Boxing Board of Control will stage a hearing next week to investigate the incident.Sep 18, 10:41
Adam Clayton wants Middlesbrough to make home advantage count
Boro suffered their first defeat of the season at Norwich on Saturday.Sep 18, 10:40
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Johanna Konta pleased to progress after 'tough' match against Gabriela Dabrowski
Konta is on course to meet her US Open conqueror Caroline Garcia.Sep 18, 09:29
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Chris Hughton lauds Glenn Murray's composure in front of goal
The striker has now scored 98 goals for Brighton.Sep 18, 09:10
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Football rumours from the media
Raheem Sterling, Steven Caulker and Marcus Bettinelli makes the back pages on Tuesday.Sep 18, 09:08
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Coutinho eager to make up for lost time in Barca bid for Champions League glory
The former Liverpool man is flattered by the comparison with Andres Iniesta.Sep 18, 05:53
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Henderson embraces extra pressure of Liverpool's squad strengthening
The midfielder returned later than most of his team-mates after being involved in the World Cup semi-finals.Sep 18, 05:16
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Kante spends Saturday night with Arsenal fan he met at the mosque
The Chelsea midfielder played Fifa and watched Match of the Day over a curry.Sep 18, 05:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes in charge of Stoke City on May 13, 2018")
Mark Hughes bemoans costly late penalty decision
Saints were pegged back by Brighton.Sep 18, 05:10
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VAR in place for six Carabao Cup third-round ties
The system will be available at Manchester United, Wolves, Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool and Everton.Sep 18, 05:01
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Paris St Germain boss Tuchel: Job not dependent on Champions League success
The French club have never progressed beyond the quarter-finals.Sep 18, 04:33
Talk of Celtic reaching Europa League final is premature – Brendan Rodgers
The Scottish champions open their group campaign against Rosenborg in Glasgow on Thursday after dropping down from the Champions League.Sep 18, 04:31
Cristhian Stuani at the double to guide Girona past Celta Vigo
The Uruguay international's double proved key in a five-goal thriller.Sep 18, 04:31
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Daryl Mitchell: Fine-tuning for ECB's 100-ball concept may be nearing completion
Mitchell gave his backing to the tentatively-titled 'The Hundred' that is having its idiosyncrasies worked on by the ECB.Sep 18, 04:30
Andrea Petagna brace fires Spal into second place
The Ferrara club are behind only reigning champions Juventus.Sep 18, 04:30
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Yates claims he will never be a superstar despite Vuelta victory
The 26-year-old joins Froome and Thomas as Grand Tour winners this year.Sep 17, 18:55
Wilson – Success hasn't changed me
The 22-year-old is part of the Great Britain squad for next month'sSep 17, 16:44
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Trainer Enzo Calzaghe dies aged 69
He also experienced world-title success with Welsh fighters Gavin Rees and Enzo Maccarinelli.Sep 17, 16:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F32%2Fneymar_1.jpg "Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Caen on August 12, 2018")
Liverpool expecting full Neymar package against Paris St Germain – Klopp
Klopp refused to be drawn into criticism of the Brazil international's diving antics at the World Cup.Sep 17, 16:43
Jordan Henderson determined to win his first-team place back at Liverpool
Competition for places at Anfield is strong.Sep 17, 16:43
Patel: Hundred trial run was 'pretty good'
Patel captained the North to a nine-run win over the South.Sep 17, 16:43
Lucas Perez denies he refused to play against Everton
The win at Goodison Park lifted West Ham out of the bottom three.Sep 17, 16:42
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Video: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's wonder goal
Watch the striker's stunning effort.Sep 17, 16:42
Simon Yates would not have won Vuelta at Team Sky, claims Wiggins
The 26-year-old landed his maiden grand tour title in Spain on Sunday.Sep 17, 16:41
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