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Rory McIlroy pulls out of The Open at St Andrews
Rory McIlroy confirms that he will not defend his title at next week's Open Championship.Jul 8, 15:41
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Leon Best, Blackburn Rovers agree mutual departure
Leon Best leaves Blackburn Rovers a year before his contract was due to expire after the two parties reached a mutual agreement to terminate his deal.Jul 8, 15:19
Reading draw with Thailand All-Stars in pre-season friendly
Nick Blackman and Pavel Pogrebnyak are on the scoresheet as Reading draw 2-2 with Thailand All-Stars in their first pre-season friendly of the year.Jul 8, 13:52
Report: Ipswich Town want £5m from Middlesbrough for Daryl Murphy
Middlesbrough will reportedly have to fork out £5m if they want to sign Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy from Ipswich Town.Jul 8, 13:14
Report: Wigan Athletic have Will Grigg bid rejected by Brentford
League One side Wigan Athletic reportedly have a bid of around £700,000 for Will Grigg turned down by Brentford.Jul 8, 13:03
Phil Mickelson defends Rory McIlroy over injury suffered playing football
Former Open champion Phil Mickelson insists that "you can't live your life in fear" after fellow golfer Rory McIlroy ruptured his ankle ligaments playing football.Jul 8, 12:25
Reported Arsenal target Nabil Fekir pens new Lyon contract
Attacking midfielder Nabil Fekir signs a new long-term contract with Lyon amid reported interest this summer from Arsenal.Jul 8, 11:53
Report: Chelsea yet to make offer to play at Wembley
Despite reports to the contrary, Chelsea are yet to make a formal offer to play their matches at Wembley while Stamford Bridge is redeveloped.Jul 7, 18:55
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'MasterChef' winner Simon Wood gets job at Oldham Athletic
MasterChef 2015 winner Simon Wood is named the new executive chef of League One side Oldham Athletic.Jul 7, 18:35
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme suffers 'minor injury'
Wolverhampton Wanderers reveal that Carl Ikeme has been sent home from the club's pre-season training in France, but insist that his knee injury is not serious.Jul 7, 18:15
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Serena Williams fights back to beat Victoria Azarenka in Wimbledon quarters
Serena Williams extends her Grand Slam winning streak to 26 matches with a come-from-behind victory over Victoria Azarenka in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.Jul 7, 17:46
Report: Watford pursue Blackburn Rovers' Rudy Gestede
Watford reportedly turn their attentions to signing Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede after completing a club-record move for Etienne Capoue.Jul 7, 17:24
Preview:Lusitanos vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole peers ahead to the second leg of West Ham United's Europa League first-round qualifying match against Andorran side Lusitanos.Jul 7, 17:04
Report: Hull City reject three Robbie Brady bids from Norwich City
Norwich City reportedly have three bids for Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady turned down by Hull City.Jul 7, 15:41
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi confident of "building strong squad"
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi believes that he can build a "strong squad" for the new Championship season, despite the transfer ban on the club.Jul 7, 15:18
Micronesia lose 46-0 for third straight record defeat
Micronesia suffer their third straight record defeat in the Pacific Games by losing 46-0 to Vanuatu in Pool A.Jul 7, 14:01
Reading's new owner targets playoff place in 2015-16
Reading's new owner, Narin Niruttinanon, believes that the Royals can reach the Championship playoffs in 2015-16, despite finishing 19th last term.Jul 7, 13:03
Report: Burnley, Liverpool need Danny Ings tribunal
Burnley and Liverpool will reportedly need a Premier League tribunal to determine the compensation fee for Danny Ings because they have failed to reach an agreement.Jul 7, 12:42
Blackpool supporters make takeover bid to buy out Oystons
The Blackpool Supporters Trust want to buy the League One club from the Oyston family.Jul 7, 12:20
Bournemouth send Jayden Stockley to Portsmouth on half-season loan
Striker Jayden Stockley joins Portsmouth on a half-season loan until January 3 from Bournemouth.Jul 7, 11:41
Craig Davies makes Wigan Athletic move after Bolton Wanderers exit
Former Bolton Wanderers striker Craig Davies joins Wigan Athletic on a free transfer.Jul 7, 11:31
Ex-Liverpool, Leeds United winger Harry Kewell to join Watford as coach?
Watford reportedly want former Liverpool and Leeds United Harry Kewell to coach their Under-21 side.Jul 4, 18:51
John Eustace on verge of Rangers move
Rangers confirm that former Derby County midfielder John Eustace will begin training with them next week ahead of signing a permanent deal at Ibrox.Jul 4, 18:33
Alstom Open de France leader Jaco Van Zyl describes third round as "phenomenal"
Jaco van Zyl describes his third round of 64 as "phenomenal" after taking a two-shot lead at the Alstom Open de France.Jul 4, 18:15
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Sergio Ramos, Lukas Podolski, Arturo Vidal
Sports Mole brings you all the headlines after another busy day in the summer transfer window.Jul 4, 17:55
Jaco van Zyl soars into Alstom Open de France lead ahead of final round
Jaco van Zyl, who has never won on the European Tour, will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Alstom Open de France.Jul 4, 17:07
Defender Tony Craig rejoins Millwall from Brentford
Brentford agree to terminate Tony Craig's contract so that he can rejoin former club Millwall on a free transfer.Jul 4, 16:50
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Birmingham Bears beat Leicestershire Foxes for fourth straight T20 Blast win
The Birmingham Bears extend their lead at the top of the Natwest T20 Blast North Group with an eight-run win over the Leicestershire Foxes.Jul 4, 16:26
Report: Hull City considering move for Cardiff City's Peter Whittingham
Hull City will reportedly make an approach to sign midfielder Peter Whittingham from Cardiff City.Jul 4, 16:03
Report: Alex Baptiste to join Middlesbrough on three-year deal
Middlesbrough will reportedly make Alex Baptiste their first summer signing after the defender's release by Bolton Wanderers.Jul 4, 15:45
Rafael Nadal's conqueror Dustin Brown happy despite Wimbledon exit
Rafael Nadal's conqueror Dustin Brown insists that he is happy with his performance at Wimbledon after going out in the third round.Jul 4, 15:27
England captain Steph Houghton hails Heather Watson's Wimbledon performance
England Women's captain Steph Houghton reveals that the team watched Heather Watson against Serena Williams and says that Watson should be "proud" of her display.Jul 4, 13:55
Video: Sam Groth hits second-fastest Wimbledon serve against Roger Federer
Watch as Australia's Sam Groth booms down the second-fastest serve in Wimbledon history against Roger Federer on Centre Court.Jul 4, 13:23
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Lewis Hamilton beats Nico Rosberg to pole at Silverstone
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton secures pole position at his home F1 race, the British Grand Prix.Jul 4, 13:02
LeBron James backs Liverpool's Jordan Henderson for 'FIFA 16' cover
Basketball superstar LeBron James wants Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson to join Lionel Messi on the cover of video game FIFA 16.Jul 4, 12:51
Tom Ince "interested" to work with Paul Clement at Derby County
Tom Ince says that he is "interested to see what ideas" Paul Clement has after completing a move to Derby County.Jul 4, 12:34
Tom Ince "desperate" to join Derby County from Hull City
Former Liverpool winger Tom Ince says that he was "desperate" to join Derby County permanently from Hull City.Jul 4, 12:04
Ten Football League clubs in with a chance of winning £250,000
Sky Bet reveals the 10 football fans in with a chance of winning £250,000 for their Football League club to spend on transfers.Jul 4, 11:38
Out-of-form Graeme McDowell: "I've got to get back to basics"
Out-of-form golfer Graeme McDowell vows to get back to his best after missing the cut at the Alstom Open de France.Jul 3, 18:54
Rotherham United bring in former Manchester United man Tom Thorpe
Rotherham United complete their second signing of the day by adding former Manchester United man Tom Thorpe.Jul 3, 18:40
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