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Brandon Marshall: "Geno Smith did nothing wrong"
New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall defends Geno Smith for the incident that saw the quarterback sustain a broken jaw after being punched by Ikemefuna Enemkpali.Aug 17, 21:57
Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney delighted to be back in action
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney admits that he was elated to return to practice after eight months out of action with a knee injury.Aug 17, 21:44
Philip Rivers: 'Hesitation over contract was not down to possible Los Angeles move'
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers insists that his hesitation over signing a new contract with the club was not down to a "hatred" of Los Angeles.Aug 17, 21:31
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Report: Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid to undergo surgery next week
A report claims that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will have an operation on his right foot on Tuesday which could rule him out of next season.Aug 16, 22:49
Report: Atlanta Hawks sign veteran Jason Richardson
A report suggests that the Atlanta Hawks have signed point guard Jason Richardson to a one-year deal.Aug 16, 22:30
James Harden: 'Ty Lawson is focused after spell in rehab'
Houston Rockets star James Harden believes that Ty Lawson is focused on making an impact for the club after a spell in rehab during the off-season.Aug 16, 22:17
Philip Rivers pens four-year extension with San Diego Chargers
Philip Rivers signs a four-year contract extension with the San Diego Chargers to end speculation regarding his future at the club.Aug 16, 21:51
San Francisco 49ers' Jarryd Hayne: 'I felt like an NFL player'
San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne believes that he belonged on the field on his NFL debut in his side's pre-season defeat to the Houston Texans.Aug 16, 21:32
Lovie Smith pleased with Jameis Winston display in pre-season opener
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith believes that rookie quarterback Jameis Winston was solid in his debut for the club in their pre-season opener.Aug 16, 21:15
Washington Redskins' Jay Gruden pleased with Robert Griffin III progress
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden admits that he is pleased with what he has seen from Robert Griffin III over the course of the off-season.Aug 16, 21:00
Pre-season roundup: Jameis Winston loses first game for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the latest pre-season matches in the NFL.Aug 16, 20:44
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Arouca claim opening-day win over Moreirense in Primeira Liga
Goals from Nuno Coelho and Maurides fire Arouca to an opening-day win over over Moreirense in their Primeira Liga clash.Aug 16, 18:03
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Baba Rahman, David de Gea, Nicolas Otamendi
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer headlines with 15 days remaining in the summer transfer window.Aug 16, 17:55
Sunderland's Duncan Watmore: 'Debut goal was bittersweet'
Sunderland winger Duncan Watmore admits that he felt mixed emotions despite netting a goal on his Premier League debut for the club in their 3-1 loss to Norwich City.Aug 16, 17:16
Daryl Janmaat: Swansea City dismissal "was stupid of me"
Newcastle United defender Daryl Janmaat concedes that he was stupid to be sent off for two bookable offences in the first half of his side's defeat to Swansea City.Aug 16, 17:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Ryan Mason disappointed with Stoke City draw
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason admits that his side were hugely disappointed to allow a two-goal lead against Stoke City slip in their draw at White Hart Lane.Aug 16, 16:49
Mark Hughes praises Stephen Ireland impact in Stoke City comeback
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes praises the performance of substitute Stephen Ireland in his side's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.Aug 16, 16:26
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New Zealand defeat South Africa by 32 runs in second T20 international
New Zealand secure a 32-run win over South Africa in the second T20 international at Centurion to earn a draw in their series.Aug 16, 16:08
Reading, Leeds United play out goalless draw in Championship clash
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the 90 minutes in the Championship clash between Reading and Leeds United at the Madejski Stadium.Aug 16, 15:56
Wolfsburg edge out Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga clash
Goals from Ivan Perisic and Bas Dost are enough to fire Wolfsburg to a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their Bundesliga match.Aug 16, 15:25
Dick Advocaat: 'Ellis Short not to blame for Sunderland's poor start'
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat is adamant that the blame for his side's poor start to the season lies with him and the players rather than chairman Ellis Short.Aug 16, 15:02
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Reading, Leeds United at Madejski Stadium
It is goalless at the break in the Championship fixture between Reading and Leeds United at the Madejski Stadium.Aug 16, 14:50
Quique Flores backs Troy Deeney to find his form in the Premier League
Watford boss Quique Flores believes that Troy Deeney will get off the mark in the Premier League soon enough after failing to find the net in his opening two games.Aug 16, 14:30
Brendan Rodgers impressed with Joe Gomez maturity
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits that he has been delighted with the maturity shown by defender Joe Gomez since his move to the club in the summer.Aug 16, 14:16
New England Revolution defeat Houston Dynamo in MLS
Goals from Jose Goncalves and Juan Agudelo fire the New England Revolution to a 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo in a weather-affected match at Gillette Stadium.Aug 16, 05:00
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Late Nat Borchers strike earns Portland Timbers win over Real Salt Lake
The Portland Timbers defeat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in their MLS clash as Nat Borchers scores in the 95th minute to hand his side the three points.Aug 16, 04:38
Aitor Karanka hails Middlesbrough's first-half display in win over Bolton Wanderers
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka believes that his side put in the best first-half performance of his tenure at the club in their 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.Aug 16, 04:11
MK Dons boss Karl Robinson: 'We did not deserve to lose'
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson feels that his side did enough to earn a point after losing to Preston North End in their Championship clash.Aug 16, 03:56
Robbie Keane inspires Los Angeles Galaxy comeback victory over Dallas
Los Angeles Galaxy battle from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Dallas thanks to a second-half brace from Robbie Keane.Aug 16, 03:36
Sporting Kansas City stage miraculous comeback win over Vancouver Whitecaps
Paulo Nagamura inspires Sporting Kansas City to a miraculous 4-3 comeback victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in their MLS clash.Aug 16, 03:16
Simon Grayson pleased with Preston North End start to Championship life
Preston North End manager Simon Grayson praises his side's start to the Championship season after they picked up their first win of the campaign over MK Dons.Aug 16, 02:57
Steve Evans upbeat despite Rotherham United defeat
Rotherham United boss Steve Evans insists that he was pleased with his side's performance despite their 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.Aug 16, 02:38
Dougie Freedman praises Nottingham Forest resilience in win over Rotherham United
Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman reveals that he was pleased with the way his side fought back from a goal down to beat Rotherham United at the City Ground.Aug 16, 02:28
Charlton Athletic boss Guy Luzon hails Derby County result as "a great point"
Charlton Athletic boss Guy Luzon praises his side's performance as they take a point from their Championship clash against Derby County at iPro Stadium.Aug 16, 02:11
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Rugby League player Keegan Hirst comes out as gay
Batley Bulldogs prop Keegan Hirst becomes the first openly gay player in Rugby League after revealing his homosexuality.Aug 16, 02:01
Derby County boss Paul Clement pleased with Charlton Athletic point
Derby County boss Paul Clement reveals that he was pleased with the commitment that his side showed to take a point from their Championship clash against Charlton Athletic.Aug 16, 01:47
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Andy Murray cruises past Kei Nishikori to reach Rogers Cup final
Andy Murray defeats Kei Nishikori in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup to set up a showdown against Novak Djokovic in Montreal.Aug 16, 01:36
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Jason Day holds two-shot lead ahead of final round of US PGA Championship
Jason Day cards a round of 66 to hold a two-shot lead over Jordan Spieth going into the final round of the US PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.Aug 16, 01:23
Report: CJ Spiller to miss rest of pre-season after undergoing knee surgery
A report suggests that New Orleans Saints running back CJ Spiller is expected to miss the rest of his side's pre-season after undergoing surgery on his knee.Aug 15, 22:08
Report: Minnesota Timberwolves agree deal with Tayshaun Prince
A report suggests that veteran forward Tayshaun Prince has agreed terms on a one-year deal to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves.Aug 15, 21:57
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