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Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona must spend'
President Josep Maria Bartomeu warns Barcelona that they must spend in order to preserve their advantage over El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.Jun 29, 00:27
Manchester City to hijack Manchester United's Sergio Ramos move?
Man City reportedly prepare to capitalise on the impasse in negotiations between Man United and Real Madrid for Sergio Ramos by bidding for the Spaniard.Jun 29, 00:00
Juan Mata: 'Only a matter of time before Manchester United win Premier League'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says that it is only a matter of time before manager Louis van Gaal leads the club to Premier League glory.Jun 28, 23:39
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Bubba Watson pips Paul Casey in playoff for Travelers Championship win
Bubba Watson wins the Travelers Championship for a second time by beating Paul Casey in a two-hole playoff in Connecticut. Jun 28, 23:17
Iker Casillas "flattered" by Roma link
Iker Casillas's agent hints that the Real Madrid goalkeeper may be interested in joining Roma.Jun 28, 22:55
Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard watch New York City FC lose in Hudson City derby
Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard watch on in Yankee Stadium as New York City FC lose the second ever Hudson River derby to New York Red Bulls 3-1.Jun 28, 22:55
Sergio Aguero backs goal-shy Lionel Messi to find form for Argentina
Argentina hitman Sergio Aguero tips goal-shy Lionel Messi to rediscover his red-hot form in front of goal before the Copa America comes to a conclusion.Jun 28, 22:32
Jermain Defoe aiming for 20-goal barrier
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe targets at least 20 goals for the Black Cats ahead of the 2015-16 campaign.Jun 28, 22:18
Douglas Costa: 'I have not joined Bayern Munich'
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa refutes recent speculation that he has already signed for Bayern Munich. Jun 28, 22:07
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Live Commentary: Baku 2015 European Games closing ceremony - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole live coverage as Baku gave the inaugural European Games a vibrant send off.Jun 28, 14:00
Live Commentary: Brazil 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Brazil exit the Copa America on penalties to Paraguay at the quarter-final stage.Jun 27, 21:07
Live Commentary: Denmark Under-21s 1-4 Sweden Under-21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Denmark Under-21s' 4-1 win over their Danish counterparts to reach the final of Euro 2015.Jun 27, 18:30
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Mission complete for ex-soldier Ilham Zakiyev
Ilham Zakiyev says that he has completed both of his missions after winning gold for Azerbaijan in the blind +90kg judo event at the European Games.Jun 26, 19:01
Ilham Zakiyev wins blind 90kg judo gold
Azerbaijani war hero Ilham Zakiyev wins gold in the men's visually impaired +90kg judo event in Baku.Jun 26, 18:36
Judoka ace Sagi Muki claims Israel's first gold at European Games
Judoka star Sagi Muki gets Israel off the mark by winning his nation's first gold at the European Games in Baku by beating Georgia's Nugzari Tatalashvili in the final.Jun 26, 18:13
Russian Federation win maiden gold in fencing
Russia win gold in fencing as they reign supreme in the women's team foil event in Baku.Jun 26, 17:35
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Silver for Team GB in 4x100m relay
Team GB scoop silver in the mixed 4x100m medley relay at the European Games.Jun 26, 17:16
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Russia men, women take gold in 3x3 basketball
Russia's men and women both win gold in the 3x3 basketball event at the European Games in Baku.Jun 26, 17:04
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Joe Joyce sends Russian Gasan Gimbatov to hospital after gold medal win
Russian super-heavyweight Gasan Gimbatov misses the reception of his silver medal after being sent to hospital following his defeat to Joe Joyce in Baku.Jun 26, 16:54
Inna Cherniak scoops gold in -57kg blind judo event in Baku
Ukraine's Inna Cherniak wins gold in the women's visually impaired -57kg judo event at the European Games.Jun 26, 16:44
Flawless Collazo Sotomayor wins gold for Azerbaijan
Collazo Sotomayor wins gold for Azerbaijan in the 64kg category by beating Italian Vincenzo Mangiacapre 3-0 in the final to make it 15/15 in rounds since the Games began.Jun 26, 16:34
Romania women win gold in team epee
Romania win gold in the women's team epee fencing event at the European Games in Baku by beating Estonia 31-25 in the final.Jun 26, 16:26
France swimmer Nicolas D'Oriano scoops second gold with 800m freestyle win
Nicolas D'Oriano wins 800m freestyle gold for France at the European Games with a competition record.Jun 26, 16:16
Shaka Hislop warns Liverpool: 'Christian Benteke not worth £32.5m'
Shaka Hislop says that Liverpool should think twice before spending £32.5m on Aston Villa's Christian Benteke, who he claims is not a world-class striker.Jun 26, 13:58
Roma deny Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
Roma chief Walter Sabatini says that signing PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic represents a "foolish investment".Jun 26, 13:41
Agent: 'Martin Montoya negotiating with Inter Milan'
Barcelona defender Martin Montoya is negotiating with Inter Milan, according to his agent.Jun 26, 13:32
Gerardo Martino: 'Argentina must take advantage of Colombia suspensions'
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino warns his troops to take advantage of Colombia's suspensions ahead of the Copa America quarter-final.Jun 26, 13:21
Real Madrid's Pepe hopeful for "spectacular season"
Pepe says that new Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez can oversee a "spectacular season" at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 2015-16 campaign.Jun 26, 13:09
Tony Jacklin backs Jordan Spieth for Grand Slam win
Golf legend Tony Jacklin backs Jordan Spieth to win the next two Majors and complete the Grand Slam.Jun 26, 12:59
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Novak Djokovic aims for Wimbledon title after reprieve
Novak Djokovic says that he needed a break from tennis after his French Open final defeat - but vows to come back stronger at Wimbledon.Jun 26, 12:41
Gerry Armstrong: 'Sergio Ramos isn't joining Manchester United'
Sergio Ramos will not leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, according to Spain-based pundit Gerry Armstrong.Jun 26, 12:24
Hearts new boy Juanma Delgado eyes Premier League move
Hearts new boy Juanma Delgado admits that he has ulterior motives in deciding to join the Scottish club after revealing his English Premier League dream.Jun 26, 12:12
Andrey Arshavin silent on retirement rumours
Zenit St Petersburg attacker Andrey Arshavin refuses to comment on speculation that he will retire from football.Jun 26, 12:04
Liverpool submit improved £25m Christian Benteke bid?
Liverpool return with an improved bid in excess of £25m for Aston Villa hitman Christian Benteke, according to reports.Jun 26, 11:54
Mainz 05 keen to sell Gonzalo Jara after Edinson Cavani incident
Mainz 05 chief Christian Heidel tells Chile defender Gonzalo Jara that he can leave the club after prodding Edinson Cavani in the backside during a Copa America clash.Jun 26, 11:42
Peru coach predicts Chile upset
Ricardo Gareca says that his Peru side have enough firepower to shoot down host nation Chile in their forthcoming Copa America semi-final.Jun 26, 11:30
Raymond Domenech: 'Geoffrey Kondogbia as good as Paul Pogba'
Ex-France boss Raymond Domenech says that Inter Milan new boy Geoffrey Kondogbia can leave a similar footprint on Italian football as Paul Pogba has done.Jun 26, 11:23
Phil Jagielka backs "special" Gerard Deulofeu to shine with Everton
Phil Jagielka says that Everton's latest recruit Gerard Deulofeu has that "something special" needed to help the Toffees.Jun 26, 11:10
Paolo Guerrero hat-trick sends Peru through to Copa America semi-finals
Paolo Guerrero scores a hat-trick as Peru beat Bolivia 3-1 to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa America.Jun 26, 01:23
Colombia Jose Pekerman: 'Lionel Messi is simply the best'
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman says that Lionel Messi is "quite simply the best player in the world" ahead of their Copa America quarter-final showdown with Argentina. Jun 26, 00:39
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