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Ana Ivanovic ousts Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets at China Open
Ana Ivanovic overcomes two-time champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 4-6 6-2 in the third round of the China Open.Oct 8, 14:19
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Greig Laidlaw "desperate" to lead Scotland to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw says that the players are "desperate" to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit at the hands of Samoa on Saturday.Oct 8, 13:23
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Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross steps up comeback from injury
Ryan Shawcross plays a half of football for Stoke City's Under-21s as he steps up his recovery from back surgery.Oct 8, 12:55
Finn Russell, Stuart Hogg fit for Scotland's crunch match with Samoa
Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg are both passed fit as Scotland coach Vern Cotter makes seven changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's do-or-die match against Samoa.Oct 8, 11:34
South Africa's Frans Malherbe cleared of biting USA opponent at Rugby World Cup
South Africa prop Frans Malherbe is cleared of any wrongdoing by World Rugby after a picture seemed to show him biting a USA player at the Rugby World Cup.Oct 8, 11:02
Brisbane Roar beat Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League opener
Debutant Jamie Maclaren scores a brace as the Brisbane Roar overcome the Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 in the 2015-16 A-League season-opener at Pirtek Stadium.Oct 8, 10:58
Warren Gatland makes six Wales changes for Australia showdown
Warren Gatland makes six changes to his Wales starting lineup for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool A decider against Australia at Twickenham.Oct 8, 10:24
Paul Pogba pulls out of France squad for Armenia, Denmark friendlies
France will be without Paul Pogba for the upcoming international friendlies against Armenia and Denmark after the Juventus man sprained his ankle in training.Oct 8, 10:07
Novak Djokovic makes light work of Ze Zhang at China Open
Novak Djokovic needs just 55 minutes to see off wildcard Ze Zhang 6-2 6-1 in the third round of the China Open in Beijing.Oct 8, 09:43
Ivo Karlovic passes Goran Ivanisevic for ATP Tour aces record
Ivo Karlovic passes fellow Croat Goran Ivanisevic on the all-time ATP Tour aces list by reaching 10,247 for his career.Oct 8, 09:29
Daniel Ayala, Nick Blackman, Emyr Huws, Jordan Rhodes up for Championship award
The four nominees for September's Championship Player of the Month are revealed as Daniel Ayala, Nick Blackman, Emyr Huws and Jordan Rhodes.Oct 8, 05:00
Championship Manager of the Month shortlist revealed
September's Championship Manager of the Month will be won by either Aitor Karanka, Chris Hughton, Steve Clarke or Paul Clement.Oct 8, 05:00
Rafael Nadal fights past Vasek Pospisil at China Open
Rafael Nadal books his place in the China Open quarter-finals with a 7-6[3] 6-4 win over Vasek Pospisil in Beijing.Oct 7, 16:05
Brighton & Hove Albion release Adrian Colunga
Spanish striker Adrian Colunga agrees an early termination of his Brighton & Hove Albion contract after finding first-team opportunities limited this season.Oct 7, 15:39
Ex-Inter Milan winger Ezequiel Schelotto keen on Leicester City move
Former Inter Milan winger Ezequiel Schelotto is interested in joining Leicester City and former manager Claudio Ranieri.Oct 7, 15:23
Queens Park Rangers duo loaned out to Dagenham & Redbridge, Stevenage
Queens Park Rangers youngsters Jake Mulraney and Joe Lumley move to Dagenham & Redbridge and Stevenage respectively on loan.Oct 7, 14:56
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill confident of coping without Jonny Evans
Michael O'Neill insists that his Northern Ireland squad "is stronger now" than any time he's been in charge after Jonny Evans was ruled out for the match against Greece.Oct 7, 14:32
Scotland duo Ikechi Anya, Charlie Mulgrew out of Poland clash
Ikechi Anya and Charlie Mulgrew will both miss Scotland's vital Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Poland on Thursday.Oct 7, 14:12
Theo Walcott happy to offer advice to England teammate Dele Alli
Theo Walcott says that he is happy to give new England teammate Dele Alli advice after the latter was called up to the senior setup for the first time.Oct 7, 13:54
Angelique Kerber cruises past Caroline Wozniacki at China Open
Angelique Kerber sets up a quarter-final against Agnieszka Radwanska at the China Open by defeating Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-3 in Beijing.Oct 7, 13:34
Russell Martin won't hold back against Robert Lewandowski
Russell Martin insists that Scotland will not hold back against Poland after Robert Lewandowski called for the referee to be strong in Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier.Oct 7, 13:23
Jonny Evans out of Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Greece
Northern Ireland will be without centre-back Jonny Evans for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Greece, which could assure them of a place at next year's finals.Oct 7, 12:58
Steve Hansen makes six New Zealand changes for Tonga contest
Ma'a Nonu returns to make his 100th All Blacks appearance as Steve Hansen makes six changes to his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga.Oct 7, 11:38
Stanislas Wawrinka avoids Japan Open upset against Tatsuma Ito
Top-seed Stanislas Wawrinka is taken to three sets by world number 127 Tatsuma Ito before booking his place in the last eight of the Japan Open.Oct 7, 11:15
Chung Mong-Joon brands FIFA president Sepp Blatter "a hypocrite and liar"
Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter is branded "a hypocrite and a liar" by Chung Mong-Joon, the Korean billionaire who is running to succeed him in the office.Oct 7, 10:55
RFU confirm incident between Danny Cipriani, Mike Catt
The Rugby Football Union confirm that there was a training ground incident involving Danny Cipriani and Mike Catt but insist it was resolved swiftly.Oct 7, 10:34
Everton youngster Tom Davies joins in as Wayne Rooney misses England training
Roy Hodgson invites Everton 17-year-old Tom Davies to join in with senior training as Wayne Rooney, Jonjo Shelvey and Danny Ings sit out at St George's Park.Oct 7, 10:20
Former France, Bordeaux keeper Dominique Dropsy dies, aged 63
Bordeaux announce that former France goalkeeper Dominique Dropsy has died at the age of 63 after losing his battle with leukaemia.Oct 7, 10:00
Report: Schalke to receive fewer tickets for Borussia Dortmund derby
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly give Schalke 04 a reduced away allocation for the Revierderby after Royal Blues' fans threatened to boycott the match.Oct 7, 09:32
Kei Nishikori delights home crowd with victory over Sam Querrey
Defending champion Kei Nishikori delights his home crowd at the Japan Open with a 7-6[3] 6-3 second-round win over Sam Querrey.Oct 7, 09:05
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Report: Robbers steal £175,000 worth of items from Everton's Tom Cleverley
Armed robbers reportedly steal items totalling value of £175,000 from Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley's home.Oct 7, 08:48
David Flitcroft among League One Manager of the Month contenders
The nominees for September's Manager of the Month in League One are Phil Brown, David Flitcroft, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Tony Humes.Oct 7, 05:00
Tom Bradshaw, Leon Clarke, Jamie Jones, Peter Vincenti up for League Two award
September's League One Player of the Month will be won by either Tom Bradshaw, Leon Clarke, Jamie Jones or Peter Vincenti.Oct 7, 05:00
Report: Arizona United contact ex-Rotherham United boss Steve Evans
Former Rotherham United manager Steve Evans reportedly rejects the chance to fly out to talk with Arizona Untied after being contacted by the American side.Oct 6, 16:00
Stephen Larkham: 'Michael Hooper will be tough to replace against Wales'
Australia assistant coach Stephen Larkham believes that it will be difficult to replace suspended flanker Michael Hooper against Wales at the Rugby World Cup.Oct 6, 15:31
Fleetwood Town confirm Steven Pressley appointment
Fleetwood Town confirm the appointment of Steven Pressley as their new manager.Oct 6, 15:14
David Beckham tips Ryan Giggs to become Manchester United manager
David Beckham believes that it "would be amazing" if former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs became Red Devils boss in the future.Oct 6, 14:54
Wolverhampton Wanderers loan George Saville to Millwall
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder George Saville drops down a division to join Millwall on a month-long loan.Oct 6, 14:36
Ana Ivanovic ousts Venus Williams at China Open
Venus Williams loses in the second round of the China Open to Ana Ivanovic, just three days after she won the Wuhan Open.Oct 6, 14:17
Reading's £100,000 fine reduced by Football Association
A Football Association appeal board reduces a fine imposed on Reading from £100,000 to £40,000.Oct 6, 13:53
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