Ken Bates
Ken Bates leaves post as Leeds United president
Leeds United announce that former owner Ken Bates is no longer the club's president.
Jul 26, 19:23
Nelson Oliveira
Rennes win race for Nelson Oliveira
Stoke City and Cardiff City transfer target Nelson Oliveira agrees a loan move to Rennes for the coming season.
Jul 26, 19:16
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea have improved on tour'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes that the team are stronger following the pre-season tour of the Far East.
Jul 26, 19:03
Barca defender Gerard Deulofeu in action against Mallorca on April 6, 2013
Everton's Roberto Martinez: 'Gerard Deulofeu raring to go'
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that on-loan striker Gerard Deulofeu has been keen to get to work with his new teammates.
Jul 26, 18:46
Australia's Lleyton Hewitt celebrates defeating Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka during their first round match at Wimbledon on June 24, 2013
Lleyton Hewitt fights back against Ivan Dodig
Australia's Lleyton Hewitt is through to the semi-finals of the Atlanta Open with a 1-6 6-3 6-0 win over Croatia's Ivan Dodig.
Jul 26, 18:32
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel enters turn two during qualifiying for the Australian Grand Prix on March 17, 2013
Sebastian Vettel: 'Red Bull dominance in Hungary a surprise'
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel admits that he was surprised by the team's dominance in today's practice sessions.
Jul 26, 18:21
City's Yaya Toure celebrates after a goal against Chelsea on February 24, 2013
Yaya Toure: 'Manchester City must work harder in Premier League'
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes that the club will face competition from four or five other teams for the Premier League title.
Jul 26, 18:09
Defensive End JJ Watt looks on during the heavy loss to the Patriots on December 10, 2012
J.J. Watt: "I'm going to get better"
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt believes that he will be able to improve his performances in the 2013 NFL season.
Jul 26, 12:30
Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos celebrates on December 2, 2012
Peyton Manning: 'Denver Broncos can handle tough times'
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning believes that the team knows how to handle the problems that have arose during this off-season.
Jul 26, 12:20
John Abraham defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons walks on the field for his sides match against the Seattle Seahawks on January 13, 2013
John Abraham reaches deal with Arizona Cardinals
Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker John Abraham agrees a two-year contract with the the Arizona Cardinals.
Jul 26, 12:11
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin walks off the field following NFL football training camp on June 25, 2013
Pete Carroll: 'Percy Harvin may need hip surgery'
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says that wide receiver Percy Harvin may need an operation after sustaining a hip injury.
Jul 26, 11:59
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan against the NY Giants on December 16, 2012
Matt Ryan agrees Atlanta Falcons contract extension
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan agrees a five-year contract extension with the team.
Jul 26, 11:48
Now it really could be on
Frank Gore: 'San Francisco 49ers must improve to win NFC West'
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore believes that the team will need to improve in order to retain the NFC West title in 2013.
Jul 26, 11:37
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole lies injured against West Brom on November 24, 2012
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio unsure of Lee Cattermole future
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says that he does not know whether midfielder Lee Cattermole will remain with the club.
Jul 26, 10:59
Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates his goal against City on April 14, 2013
Demba Ba: 'Competition at Chelsea will help me improve'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he is happy to face competition for his place in the team.
Jul 26, 10:48
Viktor Troicki
Victor Troicki to appeal doping ban
Serbian tennis player Victor Troicki says that he will appeal against an 18-month ban for failing to provide a blood sample for doping tests.
Jul 26, 10:33
Shakhtar Donetsk's Razvan Rat in action on November 7, 2012
Razvan Rat hopes West Ham United reach Europe
West Ham United defender Razvan Rat hopes that the team can secure a place in Europe for the 2014-15 season.
Jul 26, 10:17
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Liverpool's Ian Ayre: 'Luis Suarez isn't for sale'
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists that the club has no intention of selling striker Luis Suarez.
Jul 26, 10:03
Red Bull drivers Webber and Vettel on the podium after the Malaysian GP on March 24, 2013
Red Bulls lead first practice for Hungarian Grand Prix
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel sets the fastest lap in first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Mark Webber.
Jul 26, 09:40
Roberto Soldado
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Tottenham Hotspur still want Roberto Soldado'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas says that he is still interested in signing Valencia striker Roberto Soldado.
Jul 26, 09:30
Lyon's Dejan Lovren during the Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur on February 14, 2013
Dejan Lovren: 'Southampton dream of Europe'
Southampton defender Dejan Lovren says that the team are dreaming of finishing in the top four in the Premier League.
Jul 26, 09:16
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku pleased with pre-season goals
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is pleased to have scored four goals in three games during the club's pre-season tour of the Far East.
Jul 26, 09:03
Celtic's Gary Hooper scores against Motherwell on April 28, 2013
Harry Redknapp disappointed not to sign Gary Hooper
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp believes that not finalising a deal with Celtic's Gary Hooper is a huge setback for the club.
Jul 26, 08:50
Liverpool's Luis Suarez scores his hat-trick goal against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: Luis Suarez could be "perfect buy" for Arsenal
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Arsenal may view Liverpool's Luis Suarez as the perfect signing this summer.
Jul 26, 08:37
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina during his side's Europa League match against Zenit St. Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers confirms Pepe Reina loan move
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirms that goalkeeper Pepe Reina will complete a loan move to Italian side Napoli.
Jul 26, 08:24
Ricoh Arena
Coventry City agree terms on new stadium site
Coventry City agree terms on a site for a potential new stadium within the city.
Jul 26, 08:10
Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson on December 16, 2012
Norv Turner: 'Trent Richardson aiming for 300 carries'
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner hopes to see running back Trent Richardson make 300 carries in 2013.
Jul 24, 13:58
RG3 celebrates another touchdown pass against the Ravens on December 9, 2012
Robert Griffin III: "No time to feel proud"
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III says that he does not have time to feel proud of his recovery from a knee ligament injury.
Jul 24, 13:49
Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew on October 7, 2012
Maurice Jones-Drew cleared for Jacksonville Jaguars return
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is cleared by doctors to take part in the team's training camp.
Jul 24, 13:40
Dolphins' Lamar Miller in action against Oakland on September 16, 2012
Miami Dolphins' Lamar Miller targets 1,500-yard season
Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller is aiming for 1,500 rushing yards during the 2013 NFL season.
Jul 24, 13:27
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings during a practice session on June 20, 2013
Greg Jennings praises "liberty" at Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings is pleased to have more freedom as a player since joining the team earlier this year.
Jul 24, 13:16
San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree on November 19, 2012
Jim Harbaugh: 'Michael Crabtree is looking great'
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh believes that wide receiver Michael Crabtree is progressing well in his recovery from a torn Achilles.
Jul 24, 13:06
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Liverpool in their match against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Melbourne Victory 0-2 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jul 24, 09:00
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace during a training workout on June 4, 2013
Mike Wallace: 'Miami Dolphins took a gamble on me'
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace believes that the team took a gamble by offering him a $60m (£39m) contract earlier this year.
Jul 23, 12:00
Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 9, 2012
Nick Foles: "I'm not here to be a backup"
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles says that he does not want to be the team's backup quarterback in 2013.
Jul 23, 11:50
Bucs' Eric Wright sits on the bench during a game with Atlanta on December 30, 2012
Eric Wright fails San Francisco 49ers physical
Cornerback Eric Wright fails a physical with the San Francisco 49ers ahead of a planned trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jul 23, 11:38
Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III on December 3, 2012
Robert Griffin III cleared for practice
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will be able to take part in practices with the team at training camp.
Jul 23, 11:29
Denver Broncos' Von Miller on December 23, 2012
Von Miller facing four-game suspension
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is appealing against a four-game suspension for breaking a NFL policy.
Jul 23, 11:18
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on December 2, 2012
Tom Brady: 'New England Patriots have had more Super Bowl chances'
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady believes that the team have missed chances to win more Super Bowls in recent years.
Jul 23, 11:09
Dallas' DeMarcus Ware sitting on the bench versus the Eagles on December 2, 2012
DeMarcus Ware pleased with defensive end switch
Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware says that switching from linebacker to defensive end will help him avoid injury.
Jul 22, 11:58
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