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Danny Murphy picks Aston Villa over Arsenal in FA Cup final
Former Liverpool midfielder believes that underdogs Aston Villa will "edge it" in Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal.May 30, 15:06
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes backs Arsenal for FA Cup glory
Former Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes picks Arsenal over Aston Villa to win the 2015 FA Cup.May 30, 14:52
In full: Rio Ferdinand's retirement statement
Read Rio Ferdinand's full statement confirming his retirement from football at the age of 36.May 30, 12:44
Rio Ferdinand announces retirement from football at 36
Former England and Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.May 30, 12:19
FA Cup to be called Emirates FA Cup
The Football Association announces a partnership with airline Emirates which will result in the FA Cup being renamed the Emirates FA Cup.May 30, 11:57
Brentford thank outgoing manager Mark Warburton
Brentford owner Matthew Benham and Cliff Crown place on record their thanks to departing manager Mark Warburton.May 30, 11:50
Burnley bring in Frank McParland as sporting director
Burnley announce that former Liverpool chief scout Frank McParland will take up the role of sporting director from June 1.May 30, 11:15
Norwich City release four first-team players after promotion to Premier League
Norwich City release three out-of-contract players - Javier Garrido, Carlos Cuellar and Mark Bunn - and also mutually cancel Luciano Becchio's contract.May 27, 18:59
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Ekaterina Makarova battles past Teliana Pereira at Roland Garros
Ekaterina Makarova overcomes Brazilian qualifier Teliana Pereira 6-2 5-7 6-3 in the second round of the French Open.May 27, 18:42
Dick Advocaat turns down Sunderland head coach role
Dick Advocaat informs Sunderland that he is not interested in becoming their head coach on a full-time basis.May 27, 18:13
Great Britain's Kyle Edmund pulls out of French Open
British number four Kyle Edmund withdraws from the French Open ahead of his second-round match with Nick Kyrgios.May 27, 18:10
Virginie Razzano retires to send Carla Suarez Navarro through
French wildcard Virginie Razzano retires early in the second set to send Carla Suarez Navarro through to the third round of the French Open.May 27, 17:55
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Ian Poulter withdraws from AT&T Byron Nelson tournament
Englishman Ian Poulter pulls out of the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament in Texas after injuring himself at the gym.May 27, 17:13
Burnley confirm serious Ashley Barnes knee injury
Burnley confirm that Ashley Barnes is likely to miss the majority of next season after suffering a double knee ligament injury.May 27, 16:38
Gael Monfils powers past Diego Schwartzman in five sets at French Open
Gael Monfils outlasts stubborn Argentine Diego Schwartzman 4-6 6-4 4-6 6-2 6-3 in a hard-hitting second-round encounter at the French Open.May 27, 16:31
Brentford striker Scott Hogan out until April
Brentford announce that Scott Hogan won't play again until next April after surgery on a serious knee injury.May 27, 16:12
Mirjana Lucic-Baroni stuns Simona Halep at French Open
Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni shocks last year's runner-up Simona Halep 7-5 6-1 in the second round of the French Open.May 27, 14:08
Joey Barton, Rio Ferdinand among those released by Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers release six players, including Joey Barton and Rio Ferdinand, while new contracts have been offered to Alejandro Faurlin and Clint Hill.May 27, 13:38
Kei Nishikori eases past Thomaz Bellucci at French Open
Fifth-seed Kei Nishikori progresses to the third round of the French Open with a 7-5 6-4 6-4 win over Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci.May 27, 13:20
Report: Swindon Town duo Massimo Luongo, Ben Gladwin to join Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly on the verge of signing 22-year-olds Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin from Swindon Town.May 27, 12:09
In full: Steven Gerrard's farewell letter to Liverpool fans
Read Steven Gerrard's letter to Liverpool supporters after he made his 710th and final appearance for his boyhood club.May 27, 11:32
Report: Reading keeper Adam Federici agrees Bournemouth move
Bournemouth will reportedly sign out-of-contract goalkeeper Adam Federici from Reading on a three-year contract.May 26, 18:30
Bournemouth: Eddie Howe "delighted" with Artur Boruc capture
Eddie Howe says that he is "delighted" to have signed Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc permanently for Bournemouth after a successful loan spell with the club.May 26, 18:12
Ipswich Town's Ted Bishop charged with betting offences
The Football Association charges Ipswich Town teenager Ted Bishop with alleged multiple breaches of betting rules.May 26, 15:33
Dave Whelan to be made life president of Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic chairman David Sharpe announces that his grandfather Dave Whelan will be made life president and have a statue erected outside the DW Stadium.May 26, 15:26
Hull City striker Abel Hernandez hit with violent conduct charge
The Football Association charges Hull City striker Abel Hernandez with violent conduct after he appeared to punch Manchester United's Phil Jones on Sunday.May 26, 12:47
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Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford cleared to play game four
The NBA decides not to punish Al Horford further after his ejection from game three of the Eastern Conference finals.May 26, 09:54
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry: 'Scariest fall of my career'
NBA MVP Stephen Curry describes the fall he had in game four of the NBA Western Conference finals as the scariest of his career.May 26, 09:44
James Harden erupts for 45 to keep Houston Rockets alive
The Houston Rockets stay alive in the NBA Western Conference finals with a 125-118 victory over the Golden State Warriors in game four.May 26, 09:28
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough deserve Premier League football'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka is determined to achieve promotion next season after failing in the Championship playoff final.May 25, 17:52
Norwich City skipper Russell Martin: 'We put in our most accomplished display'
Norwich City captain Russell Martin describes his team's winning display in the Championship playoff final as their "most accomplished" of the whole season.May 25, 17:34
Norwich City defender Steven Whittaker: "We put it right"
Norwich City defender Steven Whittaker feels that the Canaries "put it right" in the Championship playoff final after missing out on automatic promotion.May 25, 17:19
Match Analysis: Middlesbrough 0-2 Norwich City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final.May 25, 16:55
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-2 Norwich City - as it happened
Relive Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.May 25, 12:00
Report: Brentford turn to Excelsior boss Marinus Dijkhuizen
Brentford are reportedly close to appointing Excelsior boss Marinus Dijkhuizen as their new head coach.May 24, 19:07
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Mumbai Indians thrash Chennai Super Kings to win 2015 Indian Premier League
The Mumbai Indians win their second IPL title with a convincing 41-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata.May 24, 18:38
Jermaine Beckford hat-trick fires Preston North End to playoff final win
Jermaine Beckford scores a Wembley hat-trick as Preston North End hammer Swindon Town 4-0 in the League One playoff final to reach the Championship.May 24, 18:26
Michael Klinger on top form as Gloucestershire ease past Essex
Michael Klinger scores 126 not out to lead Gloucestershire to a 34-run Natwest T20 Blast win over the Essex Eagles.May 24, 17:37
Byeong-hung An storms to record BMW PGA win at Wentworth
South Korea's Byeong-hung An fires an impressive seven-under final round of 65 to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by six shots.May 24, 16:26
Southend United beat Wycombe Wanderers on penalties for promotion to League One
Southend United return to League One with a penalty-shootout victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the League Two playoff final.May 23, 19:28
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