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Alistair Hargreaves: "Captaincy is a fantastic honour"
Alistair Hargreaves reveals that being handed the Saracens captaincy is a "fantastic honour".Jul 17, 19:45
Chris Noakes will be 'fit and available' for London Irish Premiership opener
London Irish are confident that new Kiwi fly-half Chris Noakes will have recovered from a torn tendon in time to be involved in their Premiership season opener.Jul 17, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Gboly Ariyibi to be given Burnley trial after being released by Leeds United
Nineteen-year-old American Gboly Ariyibi is to undergo a trial with Premier League new boys Burnley following his release by Leeds United at the end of last season.Jul 17, 19:07
Tottenham Hotspur on red alert as Andrea Pirlo exit rumours gather pace?
Tottenham Hotspur are on red alert as rumours from Italy suggest that Andrea Pirlo could leave Juventus in the wake of Antonio Conte's exit.Jul 17, 18:45
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Newcastle United midfielder Sylvain Marveaux for Montpellier loan move?
Newcastle United midfielder Sylvain Marveaux is a loan target for Montpellier, though wages are reportedly holding up the Frenchman's move.Jul 17, 18:17
Millwall beat Dartford
Milwall seal victory against Conference side Dartford in a pre-season friendly with a single Jermaine Easter goal.Jul 15, 21:14
Bournemouth ease past Eastleigh
Bournemouth continue their great start in pre-season, beating a sorry Eastleigh side 4-0.Jul 15, 21:05
Birmingham City edge past Forest Green Rovers
Lee Clark's Birmingham City edge past Forest Green Rovers in a pre-season friendly.Jul 15, 20:53
Report: Newcastle United win race for Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere
Newcastle United reportedly agree a fee of £6.3m with AS Monaco for striker Emmanuel Riviere.Jul 15, 20:30
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms Michu negotiations
Swansea City forward Michu is in advanced negotiations with Napoli, according to the Italian club's president.Jul 15, 20:13
Jores Okore backs Ron Vlaar to carry World Cup form into Premier League
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore reveals his admiration for team captain Ron Vlaar and backs him to carry his international form into the new Premier League season.Jul 15, 19:58
Alvaro Negredo underlines commitment to Manchester City
Alvaro Negredo has rubbished rumours that he will be leaving Manchester City this summer.Jul 15, 19:35
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BBC strike action to disrupt coverage of 2014 Commonwealth Games
BBC coverage of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is likely to be disrupted next week as staff plan strike action over pay.Jul 15, 19:04
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Rory McIlroy's rumoured love interest flips car six times in motorway crash
Nadia Forde, the rumoured love interest of Rory McIlroy, flips her car six times in a motorway smash, according to reports.Jul 15, 18:44
Report: Juventus to make £20m offer for Tottenham Hotspur's Paulinho
Juventus are lining up a £20 million bid to sign the Brazilian midfielder Paulinho from Tottenham Hotspur.Jul 13, 08:04
Jamie Carragher questions Luis Suarez role at Barcelona
Jamie Carragher warns Luis Suarez that he will have to tailor his game around Lionel Messi if he is to fit in at Barcelona.Jul 13, 07:42
Shaun Goater: 'There will be life after Yaya Toure'
Manchester City legend Shaun Goater believes that his former club will survive should they lose Yaya Toure this summer.Jul 13, 07:23
8am Transfer Talk Update: Arjen Robben, Javier Pastore, Wilfried Zaha
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and gossip from the world of football.Jul 13, 07:06
Jose Mourinho sees Javier Pastore as Paul Pogba alternative
Chelsea will make a move for Javier Pastore after becoming frustrated with Juventus' £60m price tag on Paul Pogba, reports suggest.Jul 13, 07:03
Wilfried Zaha asks for Crystal Palace return?
Wilfried Zaha reportedly asks for a transfer back to former club Crystal Palace after growing frustrated with a lack of game time at Manchester United.Jul 13, 06:23
Rod Stewart to perform at Celtic Park in Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games opener
Rod Stewart is to perform at Celtic Park for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Jul 13, 06:02
League One trialist Max Clayton could cost Sunderland over £1m
19-year-old trialist Max Clayton could end up costing Sunderland over £1m if the Black Cats decide to give him a contract at the Stadium of Light.Jul 13, 05:44
Robin van Persie gives his bronze medal to Netherlands fan
Robin van Persie gives his bronze medal to an orange-clad Netherlands fan moments after being handed it by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Jul 13, 05:25
Liverpool 'yet to receive Lucas Leiva approach'
Liverpool have not received any approaches for their Brzilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, according to reports.Jul 8, 22:03
Report: Garry Monk pushes for Wayne Routledge to get Swansea City extension
Swansea City boss Garry Monk is reportedly pushing for a new deal for Wayne Routledge that will bring him in line with the club's top earners.Jul 8, 21:48
Romelu Lukaku questions Mesut Ozil's move to Arsenal from Real Madrid
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku takes to Twitter to question Mesut Ozil's move to Arsenal from Real Madrid.Jul 8, 21:31
Birmingham City beat Cork City
Birmingham City put three past a hard-working Cork City to secure a pre-season win.Jul 8, 21:13
Nicklas Bendtner close to signing for Aston Villa on a free?
Nicklas Bendtner is close to signing for Aston Villa on a free transfer, according to reports from the striker's native Denmark.Jul 8, 21:13
Derby County edge past Nuneaton Town
Derby County edge past Nuneaton Town, beating the Conference Premier side 2-1.Jul 8, 21:10
Miroslav Klose breaks World Cup goalscoring record
Miroslav Klose breaks the World Cup goalscoring record, netting his 16th goal in the tournament's semi-final against Brazil.Jul 8, 20:52
Lazar Markovic books flight to Liverpool ahead of transfer?
Liverpool target Lazar Markovic books a flight to Merseyside, according to reports.Jul 8, 20:42
West Bromwich Albion looking at Australian international Jason Davidson?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly about to sign Australian international Jason Davidson on a free transfer after the player impressed for his country at the World Cup.Jul 8, 20:27
Gareth Barry signs three-year deal with Everton
Gareth Barry makes his move to Everton permanent, penning a three-year deal with the Toffees.Jul 8, 19:57
West Ham beat off competition from Chelsea, Tottenham in Diego Poyet capture
West Ham United beat Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in their race for Diego Poyet.Jul 8, 18:58
Report: Newcastle United increase bid for Remy Cabella
Newcastle United have reportedly returned with an improved bid for Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella, a player they have been tracking for some time.Jul 8, 18:32
Manchester City to keep Yaya Toure despite rift between player and club?
Manchester City will ignore Yaya Toure's wishes to leave the club and hang on to the player for the new season, according to reports.Jul 8, 18:14
Ex-Sunderland defender John Egan joins Gillingham
Ex-Sunderland defender John Egan agrees a two-year deal with League Two side Gillingham.Jul 6, 08:13
Felix Magath pleased with Fulham's pre-season preparation
Fulham boss Felix Magath is happy with his side's preparation for the new season after a friendly win over East Fife.Jul 6, 08:01
James Rodriguez claims English football is too physical for him
James Rodriguez claims that Spain would be better suited to his game than the Premier League.Jul 6, 07:47
Ipswich Town looking at Newcastle full-back Shane Ferguson?
Ipswich Town are looking at Newcastle United full-back Shane Ferguson, according to reports.Jul 6, 07:21
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