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Mushfiqur targets improvements

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim admits there is still a lot of improvement needed from his side in the Test-match arena.

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Ramdin pleased with win

Denesh Ramdin praised the performance of the West Indies as they completed a 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test.

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Zardini fights back to take stage

Edoardo Zardini battled back from a late attack by Nicholas Roche to claim victory on stage three of the Tour of Britain.

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Knee injury sidelines Slater

Leicester Tigers' plans for the Premiership season have been dealt a huge blow with the loss of captain Ed Slater for "several months".

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Schumacher leaves hospital

Michael Schumacher has returned home to continue his rehabilitation from injuries sustained in a skiing accident in December last year.

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Abduraimova through in Tashkent

Home favourite Nigina Abduraimova provided a first-round shock at the Tashkent Open as she knocked out fourth seed Lara Arruabarrena.

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Mushfiqur leads Bangladesh recovery

Mushfiqur Rahim helped keep Bangladesh's hopes alive as they finished day four of the opening Test with West Indies 46-runs behind.

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Moores backs Cook for World Cup

Peter Moores has come out in defence of England cricket captain Alastair Cook after criticism over his one-day international form.

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Vuelta not won yet, says Contador

Alberto Contador knows victory in the Vuelta a Espana is far from assured despite extending his lead with a win at stage 16.

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Renshaw dedicates win to Cavendish

Mark Renshaw dedicated his first Omega Pharma-Quick Step win to team-mate Mark Cavendish after claiming stage two of the Tour of Britain.

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Togo v Ghana Preview

Christian Atsu is confident Ghana will bounce back from their poor start to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying against Togo on Wednesday.

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Nishikori reaches highest ranking

Kei Nishikori heads into the US Open final in the highest ranking position of his career having risen to world number eight.

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Contador tightens grip on Vuelta

Alberto Contador strengthened his Vuelta a Espana lead with a stunning finish to pull away from Chris Froome on the final climb of stage 16.

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Renshaw takes Tour of Britain lead

Mark Renshaw took over the Tour of Britain's yellow jersey after edging the sprint finish in stage two.

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Rodgers: Liverpool will bounce back

Brendan Rodgers insisted Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City was not a "psychological blow" and is confident they will bounce back.

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Murray overcomes cramp to progress

Andy Murray overcame severe cramp to progress to the US Open second round at the expense of Robin Haase at Flushing Meadows.

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Report: Man City 3 Liverpool 1

Stevan Jovetic scored twice as Manchester City issued a statement of intent with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Monday.

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Nasri pleased with City display

Samir Nasri labelled Manchester City's 3-1 win over Liverpool as a "statement" of intent as they look to defend the Premier League title.

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Cancellara's heat concerns

Fabian Cancellara has urged the International Cycling Union (UCI) to protect riders' health after sweltering heat on the Vuelta a Espana.

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Younis Khan leaves Sri Lanka tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced Younis Khan has left the tour of Sri Lanka following the death of his nephew.

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Younis Khan leaves Sri Lanka tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced Younis Khan has left the tour of Sri Lanka following the death of his nephew.

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Swiss pair surprised in Amsterdam

Switzerland made a poor start in the Lightweight Men's Pair at the World Rowing Championships as they failed to make the semi-finals.

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Klitschko postpones Pulev bout

Wladimir Klitschko has postponed the defence of his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev after suffering an injury.

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Caulker issues QPR warning

Steven Caulker has warned his QPR team-mates there can be no repeat of their "weak" performance at Tottenham after they were hammered 4-0.

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Gaultier targets Hong Kong title

Gregory Gaultier is targeting a maiden Hong Kong Open title this week as the PSA World Squash series returns from its mid-season break.

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Birech wins steeplechase

Jairus Birech survived a late scare to keep his Diamond League lead in the 3000metre steeplechase as he set a meeting record on Sunday.

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Bouhanni targets more success

Nacer Bouhanni hopes his victory in the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana will set him up for a shot at the general classification title.

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Leopards secure semi-final spot

Leopards de Dolisie cruised into the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 victory over ASEC Mimosas on Sunday.

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Bouhanni claims stage two

Nacer Bouhanni timed his sprint finish perfectly to win the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana after excellent work from his FDJ.fr team.

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Lewandoswki confident he will score

Robert Lewandowski is confident he will open his Bayern Munich account soon despite a third game without a goal.

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Bolt ends 2014 season

Usain Bolt will not compete again this year after it was announced he has withdrawn from the Diamond League meet in Zurich next week.

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Preview: Leicester v Shrewsbury

Micky Mellon has challenged Shrewsbury Town to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they meet Leicester City in the League Cup.

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K. League Review

Pohang Steelers failed to take advantage of K. League leaders Jeonbuk Motors' shock home defeat to Seoul on Saturday.

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Neuville wins Rally Germany

Thierry Neuville grabbed his maiden World Rally Championship win in Germany as Jari-Matti Latvala and Kris Meeke both crashed out on Sunday.

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Preview: West Ham v Sheffield Utd

Sam Allardyce will ring the changes in the League Cup tie against Sheffield United but the West Ham boss is backing his side to progress.

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Monk hails Dyer work ethic

Garry Monk praised the work ethic of Nathan Dyer after the winger scored the only goal in Saturday's Premier League win over Burnley.

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Pardew hoping to strengthen

Alan Pardew is keen to bolster Newcastle's squad before the end of the transfer after a second successive game without a win.

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Castroviejo hails 'perfect' start

Vuelta a Espana leader Jonathan Castroviejo hailed the performance of his Movistar colleagues as they took the team time trial on Saturday.

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Froome disappointed by start

Chris Froome was disappointed by Team Sky's time-trial performance as they dropped time to Movistar on the Vuelta a Espana opening stage.

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Kvitova wins Connecticut Open

Petra Kvitova showed she was ready for the US Open by claiming her second Connecticut Open title on Saturday.

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Movistar claim Vuelta time trial

Jonathan Castroviejo leads the Vuelta a Espana after Movistar finished six seconds ahead of their rivals to win team time trial in Jerez.

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Cup triumph delights Sinfield

Kevin Sinfield was elated to end Leeds Rhinos' Wembley jinx and lift the Challenge Cup after a 23-10 win over Castleford Tigers on Saturday.

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Millen disappointed by Palace

Keith Millen slammed "lacklustre" Crystal Palace after losing 3-1 against West Ham at Selhurst Park on Saturday in the Premier League.

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Allardyce delighted with Zarate

Sam Allardyce sang the praises of Mauro Zarate as the Argentine striker scored a superb opener in West Ham's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

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League One Review

Kyle Vassell struck his fourth goal in as many league games as Peterborough United won 1-0 at Bradford City in League One on Saturday.

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Rhinos lift Challenge Cup

Leeds Rhinos ended their 15-year wait to lift the Challenge Cup by beating Castleford Tigers 23-10 on Saturday.

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Groff claims win in Stockholm

Sarah Groff claimed her first World Triathlon Series win with victory in Stockholm on Saturday, moving into second in the overall standings.

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Mushfiqur disappointed with display

Mushfiqur Rahim struggled to explain the latest Bangladesh batting collapse after the tourists were bowled out for 70 against West Indies.

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West Indies seal series win

Bangladesh gifted West Indies a series win as a batting collapse saw them beaten by 177 runs in Grenada on Friday.

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Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by the improvements to his Mercedes following the first two practice sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ajmal absence a worry for Misbah

Misbah-ul-Haq is concerned by the loss of Saeed Ajmal as Pakistan prepare to face Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals.

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Donaldson maintains slender lead

Jamie Donaldson continued his good form at the Czech Masters as he finished the second day a shot clear of Gregory Bourdy in Prague.

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Utseya reported for illegal action

Prosper Utseya will undergo tests on his bowling action after being reported during Zimbabwe's defeat to South Africa in Bulawayo.

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NRL players accept ASADA ban

Australia international Paul Gallen is one of four current and former Cronulla Sharks players to have accepted a retrospective drugs ban.

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Horner ruled out of Vuelta a Espana

Chris Horner has been denied the chance to defend his Vuelta a Espana title after being withdrawn from the event on medical grounds.

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Klose eyes European football

Miroslav Klose believes Lazio can use their reduced schedule to enjoy a strong Serie A campaign ending in qualification for Europe.

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Balotelli to Liverpool gathers pace

Mario Balotelli has bid farewell to his Milan team-mates ahead of his proposed move to Liverpool, the Serie A giants have revealed.

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Bender close to Leverkusen return

Lars Bender could return for Bayer Leverkusen's opening Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund after recovering from a thigh problem.

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Morocco to host FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that Morocco will host the Club World Cup for a second successive year despite concerns about the Ebola epidemic.

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MLS Preview

Sigi Schmid has called on the Seattle Sounders to remain positive when they face the Portland Timbers after one MLS win in their last five.

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Klose eyes European football

Miroslav Klose believes Lazio can use their reduced schedule to enjoy a strong Serie A campaign ending in qualification for Europe.

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Blanc wants Rabiot to stay

Laurent Blanc has reiterated his desire to keep Adrien Rabiot at Paris Saint-Germain amid reports of a move away from the French capital.

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Westwood returns to Ireland squad

Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has earned a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming matches with Oman and Georgia.

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Guardiola without Ribery for opener

Franck Ribery remains at least two weeks away from a return to competitive action with Bayern Munich, according to Pep Guardiola.

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Simeone not expecting to win title

Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid will not be contenders to retain their La Liga title this season and are fighting for third place.

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Tinkoff-Saxo confirm Contador

Alberto Contador will lead Tinkoff-Saxo at the Vuelta a Espana just five weeks after breaking his leg during the Tour de France.

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Ocampos believes in Jardim

Lucas Ocampos is convinced Monaco will turn their poor start to Ligue 1 around and has full belief in new coach Leonardo Jardim.

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Villas-Boas calls for Zenit focus

Andre Villas-Boas has warned Zenit not to relax after their 1-0 UEFA Champions League over Standard Liege on Wednesday.

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Mushfiqur demands more

Mushfiqur Rahim has called on Bangladesh to raise their game for their opening one-day international against the West Indies.

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CSL Review

Shanghai SIPG moved level with third-placed Guangzhou R and F in the Chinese Super League thanks to a 2-1 win over Changchun Yatai.

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CSL Review

Shanghai SIPG moved level with third-placed Guangzhou R and F in the Chinese Super League thanks to a 2-1 win over Changchun Yatai.

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Championship Preview

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has called for full focus ahead of their Championship clash with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

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Palace fined by Premier League

Crystal Palace have been fined by the Premier League for the alleged leaking of information prior to their clash with Cardiff City in April.

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Vitesse agree McEachran loan

Josh McEachran is the latest Chelsea youngster to join Vitesse after a season-long loan to the Eredivisie side was sealed on Monday.

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Leicester duo to miss Chelsea trip

Leicester City have been dealt a blow with injuries to Danny Drinkwater and Matty James ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

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Lambert hails Sanchez arrival

Paul Lambert believes Aston Villa have pulled off a major coup in signing Colombia international Carlos Sanchez.

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Wenger desperate to reach groups

Arsene Wenger is "desperate" for Arsenal to beat Besiktas and reach the UEFA Champions League group stages for a 17th successive season.

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Meulensteen: No quick fix at United

Ex-Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen does not expect Louis van Gaal to wave a magic wand and quickly fix the club's problems.

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Ba hits out at Mourinho

Demba Ba has accused Jose Mourinho of selecting his Chelsea side on name rather than form after struggling to break into the first team.

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Pellegrini expects Dzeko deal

Manuel Pellegrini expects Edin Dzeko to be the next Manchester City star to sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium.

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Preview: Ninh Binh v Kitchee

Debutants Ninh Binh will look to maintain their unbeaten home record when they host Kitchee in the AFC Cup quarter-finals.

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Redknapp waiting on Remy

Harry Redknapp only expects Loic Remy to leave QPR if a club can offer him UEFA Champions League football.

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Pearson expects Wood to stay

Nigel Pearson expects Chris Wood to remain at Leicester City, despite intense speculation regarding his future.

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Millen keen on Palace role

Caretaker boss Keith Millen would relish the chance to take over as Crystal Palace manager on a permanent basis if the opportunity arises.

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England in great position – Ballance

Gary Ballance paid tribute to England's batsmen as they plundered the runs to build a 237-run lead over India at The Oval.

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Root guides England into big lead

Joe Root maintained his impressive form with the bat at The Oval as England closed day two of the final Test against India with a 237-run lead.

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Martinez rues lack of concentration

Roberto Martinez rued a lapse in concentration as his Everton side twice threw away the lead to draw 2-2 at Leicester City.

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Pearson pleased by battling point

Nigel Pearson praised Leicester City's spirit as they twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Everton on their Premier League return.

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Redknapp upbeat despite defeat

Harry Redknapp was encouraged by QPR's opening day performance against Hull City despite seeing them slip to a 1-0 Premier League defeat.

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Millen shocked at Pulis exit

Crystal Palace's players and staff are in shock after Tony Pulis' surprise departure, according to caretaker manager Keith Millen.

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United have desire - Herrera

Manchester United's players are focused on restoring the club to the top echelons of European football, according to Ander Herrera.

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Report: Caen 0 Lille 1

Lille had Liverpool loanee Divock Origi to thank for their 1-0 Ligue 1 victory over newly promoted Caen at the MMArena on Friday.

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Schippers claims sprint double

Dafne Schippers completed a sprint double with a stunning victory in the 200metres at the European Championships in Zurich on Friday.

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DFB Pokal Review

Chile international Gonzalo Jara suffered deja vu on Friday, missing another penalty as Mainz exited the DFB-Pokal to Chemnitzer.

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Russian Premier League Review

Krasnodar ended Spartak Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season in spectacular fashion with a 4-0 victory on Thursday.

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We are working together - Allardyce

Sam Allardyce has lifted the lid on his relationship with West Ham's owners, insisting there are no ongoing problems with the board.

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Kvitova ready for Connecticut Open

Petra Kvitova is keen to get her US Open preparations back on track at the Connecticut Open after an early exit in Cincinnati this week.

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Ter Stegen to miss start of season

Marc-Andre ter Stegen will have to wait to make his competitive Barcelona debut after being ruled out for two to three weeks through injury.

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Victory urgent for Jardim

Leonardo Jardim has stressed the importance of Monaco beating Bordeaux on Sunday after their opening-day defeat to Lorient.

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Porto announce Defour departure

Porto have announced that midfielder Steven Defour has been sold to Anderlecht after agreeing a €6million fee with Belgian champions.

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Torosidis targeting silverware

Vassilis Torosidis has set his sights on winning silverware with Roma after signing a new three-year contract with the Serie A side.

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Marquez on the cusp of greatness

Marc Marquez will look to secure a historic 11th consecutive MotoGP victory at this weekend's Czech Grand Prix in Brno.

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Pepe predicts era of dominance

Real Madrid defender Pepe believes the new signings at the Santiago Bernabeu could trigger a new era of dominance.

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Schalke sign Wetklo

Christian Wetklo has sealed a return to Schalke after agreeing a one-year deal at the Veltins Arena to help ease a goalkeeping crisis.

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Marseille confirm Barrada swoop

Ligue 1 club Marseille have confirmed the arrival of Morocco midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada from UAE Pro League side Al Jazira.

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Biglia expecting big Lazio season

Lucas Biglia believes anything is possible for Lazio this season and hopes the capital club can challenge for the Serie A title.

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Rojo disciplined by Sporting

Sporting Lisbon president Bruno Carvalho has hinted Marcos Rojo could leave after being disciplined by the club.

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Silva sidelined for 'several weeks'

Paris Saint-Germain will be without captain Thiago Silva for "several weeks" after scans confirmed the defender has a hamstring injury.

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Juventus will be stronger - Llorente

Fernando Llorente is convinced Juventus will be even stronger this season, despite the departure of Antonio Conte.

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Ancelotti has faith in Casillas

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his backing behind in Iker Casillas - despite a poor World Cup showing with Spain.

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Jaywardene prepares for final Test

Mahela Jayawardene has the opportunity to end his illustrious Test career on a high as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in Colombo.

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Pavey strikes 10,000m gold

Great Britain's Jo Pavey became the oldest woman to claim a European Championship gold medal on Tuesday as she won the 10,000m in Zurich.

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Amla delighted with convincing win

Hashim Amla praised the "smart cricket" played by South Africa as they secured a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe with a day to spare.

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Fenerbahce appoint Kartal

Fenerbahce have announced Ismail Kartal will step up from assistant manager to become head coach at the Super Lig champions.

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Froome targets Vuelta victory

Chris Froome has targeted the Vuelta a Espana to take away the disappointment of crashing out of the Tour de France.

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Champions Cup final for Twickenham

Twickenham will host its fifth European showpiece event after being named as venue of the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup final.

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Grosjean considering Lotus future

Romain Grosjean has admitted he is considering his future with Lotus after becoming frustrated with the team in 2014.

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Victor Garcia falls in steeplechase

Victor Garcia will not repeat his European Championship bronze medal in the 3000 metre steeplechase after falling in the heats.

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Kaneria appeal application rejected

Danish Kaneria's latest attempt to overturn his life ban issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2012 has been rejected.

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Morrison fitness a worry for Irvine

Alan Irvine has concerns that James Morrison's absence could harm West Brom's start to the Premier League campaign.

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CSL Preview

Beijing Guoan can tighten their grip on second in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday when they visit third-placed Guangzhou R and F.

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Drogba doubtful for Burnley trip

Didier Drogba hopes to be fit for Chelsea's opening game of the Premier League season after hobbling out of the victory over Ferencvaros.

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Wijnaldum agrees PSV extension

Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum has agreed a new contract at PSV that will see him stay with the club until 2018.

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Pochettino ready to trim Tottenham squad

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to cut seven players from Tottenham's squad ahead of the opening weekend in the Premier League.

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Lillis named Huddersfield caretaker

Mark Lillis will take temporary charge of Huddersfield Town for the second time after former manager Mark Robins left the club on Sunday.

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Monk not expecting De Guzman return

Jonathan de Guzman is unlikely to return to Swansea City for a third spell, according to manager Garry Monk.

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Ajmal bowling action reported

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal has been reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a suspect bowling action for the second time.

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Long eyes Everton first team

Striker Chris Long hopes to become the latest Everton youth graduate to break into the first team at Goodison Park this season.

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Mourinho excited by Fabregas

Jose Mourinho is convinced Cesc Fabregas has all the attributes to fill the void left by Frank Lampard in Chelsea's midfield this season.

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Flamini backs Arsenal title bid

Mathieu Flamini believes Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title again after a disappointing finish to the previous campaign.

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Russian Premier League Review

Zenit equalled their best Russian Premier League result as they thrashed Torpedo Moscow 8-1 on Saturday.

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Hull City beat Stuttgart 2-1

Andrew Robertson struck the decisive goal on his first Hull City appearance as Steve Bruce's men beat Stuttgart 2-1 on Sunday.

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Thai Premier League Review

Buriram United extended their lead at the top of the Thai Premier League to four points with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Singhtarua on Sunday.

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K.League Review

Seoul took advantage of another Jeonnam Dragons defeat to move closer to the top six in the K.League with a 2-0 victory at Busan I'Park.

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Olympiacos seal Afellay loan

Ibrahim Afellay will spend the final year of his Barcelona contract on loan at Olympiacos after agreeing a season-long move on Sunday.

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Broad named in England squad

Stuart Broad has been named in an unchanged 13-man England squad for the fifth Test against India at The Oval, despite his fractured nose.

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Robins leaves Huddersfield post

Mark Robins has become the first managerial casualty of the English season, leaving Huddersfield Town by mutual consent after just one game.

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Vermaelen can handle Barca pressure

Thomas Vermaelen is confident he can handle the pressures associated with playing for Barcelona after agreeing a five-year contract.

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Ligue 1 Review

A Mathieu Duhamel double helped Caen mark their return to Ligue 1 with a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Evian.

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Sunderland progress pleases Poyet

Gus Poyet is confident Sunderland are ready for the opening weekend of the Premier League after finishing pre-season with another win.

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Bilbao looking to Napoli test

Ernesto Valverde has promised Athletic Bilbao will not be overawed when facing Napoli for a place in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

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Dhoni puzzled by latest India collapse

MS Dhoni struggled to explain another India collapse after they crumbled to defeat on day three of the fourth Test with England.

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Cook hails Moeen progress

Alastair Cook hailed the performance of Moeen Ali as he once again bowled England to victory in the fourth Test against India.

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Marquez on pole at Indianapolis

Marc Marquez claimed an eighth pole of the season with another display of dominance in qualifying for the Indianapolis Grand Prix.

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Championship Review

Bournemouth made a stunning start to the Championship season with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

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West Brom suffer third loss

West Brom slipped to a third successive pre-season defeat as Jackson Martinez inspired Porto to a 3-1 victory at The Hawthorns.

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England take series lead

England ripped through the India batting line-up for a second time at Old Trafford as they sealed an innings-and-54-run win on Saturday.

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Everton end pre-season winless

Everton's poor pre-season form continued as they ended their Premier League preparations winless courtesy of a 3-1 defeat to Paderborn.

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Palace frustrated by Augsburg

Crystal Palace failed to score for the first time in pre-season as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Augsburg on Saturday.

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Zanetti wary of Stjarnan

Stjarnan's UEFA Europa League exploits mean Inter will not take them lightly, according to Javier Zanetti.

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Fonte signs new deal

Jose Fonte has ended speculation over his Southampton future by signing a new three-year deal with the Premier League club.

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Marquez relishing Balotelli battle

Rafael Marquez is relishing the opportunity to face Milan striker Mario Balotelli after he joined Verona this week.

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Deila hoping to add new faces

Ronny Deila is hopeful that Celtic's reinstatement into the UEFA Champions League on Friday will help him to attract new players.

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Pellegrini wants better start

Manuel Pellegrini wants Manchester City to get into a winning mentality earlier this season, starting with the Community Shield on Sunday.

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Benitez expecting tough Bilbao test

Rafael Benitez believes Napoli were handed the toughest possible draw in the UEFA Champions League after being paired with Athletic Bilbao.

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Jardim targets winning start

Leonardo Jardim has been pleased with the start Monaco have made under his leadership as he prepares for his first Ligue 1 game at the helm.

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Jardim targets winning start

Leonardo Jardim has been pleased with the start Monaco have made under his leadership as he prepares for his first Ligue 1 game at the helm.

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Arsenal drawn against Beskitas

Arsenal will face a tough trip to Turkey in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs after being drawn against Besiktas.

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Celtic back in Champions League

Celtic are back in the UEFA Champions League at the expense of Legia Warsaw after the Polish champions fielded an ineligible player.

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Promes agrees Spartak switch

Spartak Moscow have announced the signing of promising Dutch forward Quincy Promes on a four-year contract from Twente.

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Butt hails Van Gaal approach

Nicky Butt is confident Manchester United are in safe hands this season after likening new boss Louis van Gaal to Alex Ferguson.

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Martinez wants McCarthy extension

James McCarthy is the next Everton player in line for a new contract after impressing in his debut season, says Roberto Martinez.

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Spurs appoint female assistant

San Antonio Spurs have made history with the appointment of Becky Hammon as assistant coach of the NBA franchise.

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Kaymer fully fit for Valhalla

Martin Kaymer will challenge for a second major title of 2014 at the PGA Championship this weekend after recovering from a shoulder injury.

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Uncapped trio in India squad

India have named two new faces in their 17-man squad to face England in the limited-overs matches later this month.

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Zamora fires QPR to friendly win

Bobby Zamora struck his first goal of pre-season to help QPR collect a 2-0 victory over Irish hosts Athlone Town.

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South Africa name uncapped duo

Uncapped duo Rilee Rossouw and Mthokozisi Shezi have been named in South Africa's squad for the one-day international series with Zimbabwe.

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Mathews wary of rested Pakistan

Angelo Mathews knows Sri Lanka must not underestimate Pakistan in their upcoming series despite the latter's break from Test action.

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Marquez targets perfect 10

Marc Marquez has his sights set on a perfect 10 as the MotoGP season returns in Indianapolis this weekend.

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Bell looking for momentum

Ian Bell hopes England can build up some momentum in the fourth Test at Old Trafford after their 266-run victory over India in Southampton.

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Froome registered for Vuelta

Chris Froome will seek to put his Tour de France disappointment behind him after it was revealed that he will race at the Vuelta a Espana.

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Anderson: England turning the corner

James Anderson believes England are beginning to turn the corner after their 266-run victory over India in the third Test.

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Red Bull overachieving, says Horner

Red Bull may be a distant second in Formula One constructors' championship, but team principal Christian Horner says they have overachieved.

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ICC to consider verdicts

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have until Sunday to consider the not guilty verdicts handed to James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja.

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Leicester win again in pre-season

Leicester City maintained their unbeaten preparations for the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over MK Dons on Monday.

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Marquez to make Verona move

Leon have confirmed that former Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has agreed to join Serie A side Verona.

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Russian Premier League Review

Dinamo Moscow made a stunning start to the Russian Premier League with a 7-3 win over Rostov on a goal-laden opening weekend.

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Udinese agree Piris loan

Udinese have further strengthened their squad ahead of the new campaign with the signing of Ivan Piris on a season-long loan.

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Sri Lanka prepare for Pakistan Test

Injuries to Suranga Lakmal and Shaminda Eranga have given Sri Lanka a headache ahead of the opening Test against Pakistan.

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Morata eyeing Juventus comeback

Alvaro Morata has delivered a boost for Juventus with the news he hopes to return ahead of schedule from a knee injury.

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Osvaldo excited by Inter switch

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo hopes a move to Inter can enable him to challenge for a second consecutive Serie A winners' medal.

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Irvine confident of Gamboa deal

West Brom head coach Alan Irvine is confident Cristian Gamboa will be granted a work permit to complete his move to the Premier League club.

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Bruce rues Huddlestone miss

A flabbergasted Steve Bruce struggled to comprehend how Tom Huddlestone failed to give Hull City victory on the club's European debut.

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UEFA Europa League Review

Torino put one foot in the UEFA Europa League play-off round with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Brommapojkarna in Sweden.

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Jenkinson agrees West Ham loan

West Ham have announced the signing of Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan.

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Tottenham agree Dier move

Tottenham have agreed terms with Sporting Lisbon for the transfer of defender Eric Dier, subject to the player passing a medical.

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Report: Trencin 0 Hull City 0

Hull City were denied a victory in their first game in European as Tom Huddlestone missed a penalty in a goalless draw with Trencin.

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Marseille sign Stade Velodrome deal

The Stade Velodrome will host Marseille's first home game of the season after a three-year agreement was struck with the city's authorities.

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Immobile: I am Dortmund's future

Borussia Dortmund new boy Ciro Immobile is not fazed by the challenge of replacing the prolific Robert Lewandowski.

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J.League Preview

Katsumi Oenoki will hope to begin his Shimizu S-Pulse reign with victory over Tokyo on Saturday.

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Kehl steps down as Dortmund captain

Sebastian Kehl has relinquished the Borussia Dortmund captaincy and vowed to help his successor as he enters the final season of his career.

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Fernandez agrees Porto switch

Goalkeeper Andres Fernandez has become Porto's 12th new signing of the close-season, moving from Osasuna on a four-year deal.

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Lovren denied United States visa

Dejan Lovren will have to wait for his Liverpool debut after failing to get a visa for the club's United States tour.

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No Cuadrado bids, insists agent

Juan Cuadrado's agent has insisted there have been no official talks between Barcelona and Fiorentina regarding his client.

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Maguire ready to make step up

Harry Maguire believes he can handle the leap from League One to the Premier League after agreeing a four-year contract at Hull City.

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Nishikori: I do not fear top five

Kei Nishikori's best season on the ATP Tour has given him a new-found confidence that he can compete with the best players in the world.

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Massa relief at incident-free race

Felipe Massa believes his incident-free Hungarian Grand Prix was crucial for rebuilding his Formula One season after a series of crashes.

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Evian complete Bruno signing

Evian have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Lille striker Gianni Bruno on a four-year contract.

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Mexes convinced Milan are improving

Milan may have suffered two heavy pre-season defeats in the International Champions Cup but Philippe Mexes is convinced they are improving.

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Gabi: Atletico ready to fight

Gabi knows Atletico Madrid face an uphill battle to retain the La Liga title in the face of competition from their big-spending rivals.

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