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Nolan sidelined until October

West Ham captain Kevin Nolan will miss up to six weeks with a fractured shoulder, Sam Allardyce has confirmed.

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Wenger on Giroud hopes

Olivier Giroud can score 25 Premier League goals for Arsenal this year, manager Arsene Wenger has claimed.

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Pochettino on creative freedom

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hopes the creative freedom given to his playmakers reaps rewards this season.

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Preview: Sunderland v Man Utd

Robin van Persie is set to return for Manchester United as they look to bounce back in Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.

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Hitzfeld on Dortmund challenge

Ottmar Hitzfeld believes Borussia Dortmund can keep up with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season if they start the campaign well.

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Preview: Hull v Stoke

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes will hope his side can spoil the party mood at the KC Stadium when they battle Hull City on Sunday.

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Buffon keen on Juve stay

Gianluigi Buffon is not even contemplating retirement and will take "two minutes" to sign a new Juventus deal, his agent has claimed.

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Celtic enter Scepovic race

Sporting Gijon forward Stefan Scepovic is a transfer target of Celtic, manager Ronny Delia has confirmed.

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Samaras signs for Albion

West Brom have confirmed the signing of striker Georgios Samaras on a two-year deal.

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Marcelino on Villarreal win

Villarreal coach Marcelino has warned his side against complacency after their 3-0 UEFA Europa League play-off win at Astana.

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Neymar suffers ankle problem

Barcelona striker Neymar is a doubt for his side's La Liga season opener against Elche on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury.

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Alves sees Barca evolution

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has acknowledged his side are evolving as they aim to regain the Liga crown.

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Jets attracting interest

Several European clubs, including from the Premier League, are in talks to buy A-League Newcastle Jets, owner Nathan Tinkler has claimed.

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Carter claims Stockholm win

Jamaican Nesta Carter broke the 10-second barrier to claim victory in the men's 100 metres at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Stockholm.

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Howard to take sabbatical

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard has announced that he will take a sabbatical from international duty until September 2015.

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Pearson on Chelsea trip

Nigel Pearson sees Saturday's trip to Chelsea as a good chance for his Leicester City side to test their progress.

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Ligue 1 Preview

Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne will look to continue their perfect starts this weekend as they battle for Ligue 1's top spot.

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Preview: Evian v PSG

Paris Saint-Germain are expecting a tough test on Friday against a fired-up Evian side who have given them problems in recent times.

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Lahm aware of Dortmund threat

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm believes that Borussia Dortmund are his side's biggest threat to a third successive Bundesliga title.

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Van der Vaart back in fold

The return of attacker Rafael van der Vaart headlined Guus Hiddink's first squad back as Netherlands coach.

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UEFA open Tavecchio investigation

UEFA will investigate new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio for alleged racist remarks.

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Muller on Bayern future

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller insists he has not been tempted by a move elsewhere, despite being offered "astronomical" sums of money.

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Schmidt on Leverkusen hopes

Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt insists his side will not ease off in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off.

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Modric pens new Real deal

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2018.

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Higuain on Napoli hopes

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain was left angry after his side's 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw with Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday.

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Stjarnan coach on Inter clash

Stjarnan coach Runes Paul Sigmundsson has boldly declared his side will attack Inter when they meet in the UEFA Europa League.

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Dunga on Brazil squad

New Brazil coach Dunga has set his side the ambitious task of emulating the great national team of the 1970s.

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Preview: UEFA Europa League

Italian giants Inter visit Stjarnan in Iceland while Villarreal, Tottenham and Feyenoord also begin their UEFA Europa League play-off ties on the road.

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Preview: Lokeren v Hull City

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has promised to rotate his squad in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off at Lokeren on Thursday.

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Arfield on Chelsea defeat

Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield is positive the Turf Moor outfit will quickly move on from Monday's 3-1 home defeat to Chelsea.

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Barkley reports untrue - Martinez

Everton coach Roberto Martinez has rubbished reports that midfielder Ross Barkley will miss five months with a knee injury suffered in training.

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Suarez on Barcelona move

Luis Suarez has described his move to Spanish giants Barcelona as fulfilment of a childhood dream.

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I will not bite again, Suarez vows

New Barcelona signing Luis Suarez has vowed to never bite an opponent again, and is seeking professional help over his indiscretions.

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Long on Southampton move

New Southampton signing Shane Long claims his expensive price-tag has made him feel valued – not pressured.

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Lambert hits out at Koeman

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has accused Southampton counterpart Ronald Koeman of "disrespecting" his club in his pursuit of Ron Vlaar.

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Rodgers on Liverpool aims

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has called on his entire team to chip in with goals as they still hunt for Luis Suarez's replacement.

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Popovic on Palace links

Tony Popovic has revealed Crystal Palace have not contacted him about their vacant manager's post – but that it would interest him.

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Williams on Sigurdsson hopes

Gylfi Sigurdsson will be integral to Swansea City's hopes this season, according to captain Ashley Williams.

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Jayawardene reflects on career

Retired Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene reflected fondly on his illustrious career after they beat Pakistan in the second Test.

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Koeman on Schneiderlin future

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin to be a key part of his team this season.

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Sturridge reflects on close win

Daniel Sturridge feels Liverpool will be better this season, despite the departure of his prolific strike partner Luis Suarez.

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Report: Liverpool 2 Southampton 1

Daniel Sturridge spared Liverpool's blushes with a late goal as they recorded an unconvincing 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield on Sunday.

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DFB-Pokal Review

Bayern Munich started their DFB-Pokal defence with a comfortable win while fourth-tier Magdeburg shocked top-flight Augsburg 1-0.

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UEFA Champions League Preview

Celtic will hope to make the most of their reprieve when they meet Maribor in the UEFA Champions League play-offs on Wednesday.

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Sangakkara hails Herath impact

Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakkara hailed Rangana Herath after his side moved closer to winning the second Test against Pakistan.

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Eredivisie Review

Lasse Schone starred for Ajax as they won 3-1 at AZ to make it two wins from two games in the new Eredivisie season.

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Rodgers promises improvement

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has promised his side will improve on Sunday's scrappy 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield.

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Koeman reflects on loss

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman insists his side will take plenty of confidence from their display at Anfield, despite losing 2-1 on Sunday.

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Sturridge reflects on close win

Daniel Sturridge feels Liverpool will be better this season, despite the departure of his prolific strike partner Luis Suarez.

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Sri Lanka take control

Mahela Jayawardene missed out on a fairytale century but Sri Lanka took control of the second Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

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De Villiers on Springbok win

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers was happy with the way his side adapted to tough conditions in a 13-6 win over Argentina on Saturday.

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Van Gaal on home loss

Louis van Gaal feels Manchester United's confidence could be "smashed" after their 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City on Saturday.

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South Africa 13-6 Argentina

South Africa moved to the top of the Rugby Championship with a hard-fought 13-6 win over Argentina in Pretoria.

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Scholes on United defeat

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes acknowledged big improvement is needed if the club are to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

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Monk reflects on shock win

Swansea City head coach Garry Monk told his side to focus on themselves only ahead of their shock 2-1 win at Manchester United on Saturday.

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Van Gaal reflects on loss

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to solely blame his defence after Swansea City claimed a shock 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

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Feyenoord sign Kazim-Richards

Eredivisie outfit Feyenoord have announced the signing of Turkey forward Colin Kazim-Richards on loan from Bursaspor.

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Mertesacker ends Germany career

Germany defender Per Mertesacker has announced his retirement from international football, effective immediately.

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Sarfraz hails Waqar impact

Pakistan wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed said coach Waqar Younis gave him the confidence to play a key role against Sri Lanka.

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Pilkington, Morrison join Cardiff

Cardiff City strengthened their squad with the signings of midfielder Anthony Pilkington and Sean Morrison on Friday.

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New NASCAR safety rules

NASCAR have announced new driver rules in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.'s tragic passing in a dirt track race in New York last week.

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Iannone seizes Czech chance

Pramac Ducati's Andrea Iannone seized his chance to impress in the second session of free practice at the Czech MotoGP event.

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Sarfraz leads Pakistan fight

A crucial 66 not out from Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed ensured honours were even at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

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Mekhissi-Benabbad returns

Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad hit the headlines again at the European Athletics Championships on Friday, as he reached the men's 1500m final.

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Mekhissi-Benabbad on heartbreak

Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad insists he is the rightful winner of the men's 3000 metre steeplechase despite his sensational disqualification.

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Marquez starts brightly

Marc Marquez's bid for history started brightly as he topped the timesheets in Friday's first free practice session at the Czech MotoGP.

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Haddin not getting carried away

Australia wicket-keeper Brad Haddin knows he must remain in form if he wants to be part of his side's 2015 Ashes campaign in England.

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Palace confirm Pulis exit

Tony Pulis has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent just a day before the start of the new Premier League season.

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Mekhissi-Benabbad disqualified

Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad was sensationally disqualified in the 3000 metre steeplechase final at the European Athletics Championships.

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Aguero signs new deal

Sergio Aguero has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, the Premier League champions have announced.

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Inter held in dull draw

Inter have much to do before next week's UEFA Europa League play-off against Stjarnan after playing out a dull 0-0 draw at PAOK on Thursday.

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Conte takes Italy job

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have confirmed Antonio Conte as the nation's new coach, effective immediately.

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West Brom cautious on Lescott

West Brom coach Alan Irvine will err on the side of caution where the fitness of defender Joleon Lescott is concerned.

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CSL Review

Changchun Yatai extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a 3-2 Chinese Super League win at Shanghai Shenhua on Thursday.

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Preview: West Brom v Sunderland

New West Brom head coach Alan Irvine will be out to silence his doubters when they open their Premier League campaign against Sunderland.

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Southampton sign Gardos

Southampton have confirmed the signing of Romania defender Florin Gardos on a four-year deal.

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FIGC still in Conte talks

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) are still in talks with Antonio Conte as they look to appoint a new national-team coach.

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Kane signs new deal

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has signed a new five-year deal at White Hart Lane, keeping him at the club until 2019.

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Legia to continue appeal process

Legia Warsaw will turn to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a latest bid to keep their UEFA Champions League campaign alive.

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Naughton on pre-season tour

Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton is excited to test Mauricio Pochettino's new philosophies on the club's pre-season tour.

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Martinez to look at youth again

Everton coach Roberto Martinez will look to youth again in pre-season as he aims to identify the next crop of talented youngsters.

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Life after Smith begins in Galle

While South Africa begin a new era without a former champion, Sri Lanka's preparation for their own begins in the first Test in Galle.

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Maguire hints at Hull move

Sheffield United defender Harry Maguire has hinted at a move to Premier League outfit Hull City after expressing a desire to play in Europe.

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Ibe hoping to emulate Sterling

Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe is using the success story of team-mate Raheem Sterling as motivation ahead of the new campaign.

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Pressure will not faze Cabella

Newcastle United's new signing Remy Cabella says playing in front of big crowds at St James' Park will be something he relishes.

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Richardson keen on Roy reunion

Aston Villa midfielder Kieran Richardson is excited to work with Roy Keane again after claiming he revitalised his career.

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Kouyate enjoying West Ham life

New West Ham signing Cheikhou Kouyate feels like he has hit the ground running after impressing against Stevenage on Saturday.

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Seifert hails Bundesliga quality

Bundesliga chief executive Christian Seifert believes the quality of the league played a key role in Germany's FIFA World Cup triumph.

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Osman on Everton challenge

Everton midfielder Leon Osman is convinced they can continue to improve under manager Roberto Martinez in the upcoming season.

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Kroos set for Real switch

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has revealed he is set to swap Bayern Munich for European champions Real Madrid.

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The best of World Cup Twitter

The 2014 FIFA World Cup has seen great goals, fairytale stories, moments of madness and huge wins, and Twitter has chronicled them all.

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Rousseff thanks Brazil

Brazil president Dilma Rousseff has thanked Luiz Felipe Scolari's side for their ultimately fruitless efforts at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Cook refuses to blame pitch

England captain Alastair Cook refused to blame the pitch for his side's draw against India in the first Test at Trent Bridge.

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Dhoni finds positives in draw

India captain MS Dhoni was pleased with his side's performance as the first Test against England petered out to a draw on Sunday.

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Halep claims home win

Top seed Simona Halep cruised past Roberta Vinci to win the inaugural edition of the Bucharest Open on Sunday.

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England, India play tame draw

The first Test between England and India ended in a tame draw as a docile pitch ensured a result was not possible on Sunday.

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Bautista Agut wins in Stuttgart

Roberto Bautista Agut won his second ATP title in less than a month after toppling Lukas Rosol in three sets at the MercedesCup.

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Lovren on Southampton tour

Dejan Lovren has travelled with Southampton to Belgium for their pre-season tour despite his assertion that he wants to join Liverpool.

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Preview: Germany v Argentina

Germany can end Argentina's FIFA World Cup dreams for a third time in a row when they meet in Sunday's final at the iconic Maracana.

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Anderson elated after stunning 81

England bowler James Anderson was elated after his shock 81 played a key role in the highest 10th-wicket partnership in Test cricket.

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Abdennour reflects on friendly win

Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour was pleased to get playing again as his side routed Austrian outfit FC St. Veit 12-0 on Saturday.

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Bartomeu on Neymar's World Cup

Neymar's performances at the 2014 FIFA World Cup have greatly encouraged Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

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Halep sets up Vinci decider

Simona Halep remains on track for her eighth career WTA Tour title after reaching the showpiece of the Bucharest Open on Saturday.

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Barcelona on Suarez bite ban

Barcelona are "convinced" that Luis Suarez's four-month ban for biting will be reduced ahead of the new season.

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Lehmann backs Germany to win

Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann believes the side's big-game experience will lead them to victory in the FIFA World Cup final.

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Matteo Trentin claims thrilling photo finish to win stage seven

Matteo Trentin edged Peter Sagan in a photo finish as stage seven of the Tour de France ended in thrilling fashion on Friday.

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blake-suffers-injury-blow

Sprinter Yohan Blake left the track in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent hamstring injury at Friday's Diamond League meet in Glasgow.

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New deals for Moore, Schlupp

Leicester City defenders Liam Moore and Jeff Schlupp have signed new three-year deals as the club prepares for their Premier League return.

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Inter keen on Jovetic

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio said the club remain hopeful of signing Montenegro forward Stevan Jovetic from Manchester City.

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Petkovic reaches last four

Andrea Petkovic's quest for a second Nurnberger Gastein Ladies title gathered pace on Friday as she reached the last four in style.

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Trentin reflects on stage win

Matteo Trentin has revealed his stage seven win at the Tour de France came despite extreme fatigue.

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Ferrer's treble hopes dashed

David Ferrer's push for a third Swedish Open title ended on Friday as he was upset by defending champion Carlos Berlocq.

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Koeman on Pelle future

New Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has revealed they are hopeful of sealing a deal for Feyenoord's Graziano Pelle in the coming days.

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Swansea deny Bony talks

Swansea City are not in talks with Liverpool over striker Wilfried Bony, club chairman Huw Jenkins has insisted.

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Tour organisers hail Yorkshire

The Tour de France may have officially left Yorkshire but organisers are still in awe of the first two days of the 2014 event.

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UEFA Europa League Preview

Two-time competition winners IFK Gothenburg visit Fola Esch hoping to avoid a surprise UEFA Europa League elimination on Thursday.

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Perfect plan aids Nibali win

Italian Vincenzo Nibali has revealed how usurping Peter Sagan late in stage two of the Tour de France was always his plan.

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Froome reflects on Tour stage

Defending Tour de France champion Chris Froome was happy to have avoided trouble in Sunday's second stage.

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UEFA Champions League Preview

Lincoln Red Imps will be looking to make more football history when they travel to HB Torshavn on Tuesday.

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Cavendish distraught at Tour exit

Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider Mark Cavendish said realising his Tour de France campaign was over left him "absolutely devastated".

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Augsburg announce Matavz deal

Bundesliga outfit Augsburg have confirmed the signing of striker Tim Matavz on a five-year contract from PSV.

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Nuno on Valencia future

New Valencia coach Nuno said fans should expect a UEFA Champions League return when Peter Lim completes his takeover.

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Palermo on Hernandez future

Serie A outfit Palermo claim that no offers have been made for wantaway forward Abel Hernandez.

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Vidic reflects on Inter move

New Inter defender Nemanja Vidic feels privileged to have joined one of the world's top football clubs.

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Preview: Netherlands v Costa Rica

The latest chapter in Costa Rica's fairytale FIFA World Cup story could be written against the Netherlands in Saturday's quarter-final.

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Williams signs new Swansea deal

Swansea City have announced captain Ashley Williams has signed a new four-year contract.

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Martin tips Cavendish for early win

Omega Pharma Quick-Step star Tony Martin thinks added incentive will help Mark Cavendish to victory in the first Tour de France stage.

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Valencia keen on Europe move

Ecuador forward Enner Valencia is hopeful of securing a move to Europe after starring at the FIFA World Cup.

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McClaren hails new Bryson deal

Craig Bryson's decision to sign a five-year contract at Derby County despite Premier League interest is a "major deal", Steve McClaren said.

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Monk on Emnes arrival

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has hailed the capture of forward Marvin Emnes as integral to the club's plans.

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Brazil mourns deaths

Brazil president Dilma Rousseff has expressed her sympathy after it was confirmed two people died when a bridge collapsed in Belo Horizonte.

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Srinivasan on corruption fight

New International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Narayanaswami Srinivasan has vowed to continue the sport's fight against corruption.

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Preview: Brazil v Colombia

Brazil's next hurdle in their bid to win the FIFA World Cup on home soil could be their toughest yet against a James Rodriguez-led Colombia.

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Preview: Brazil v Colombia

Brazil's next hurdle in their bid to win the FIFA World Cup on home soil could be their toughest yet against a James Rodriguez-led Colombia.

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Tough anti-doping measures at Tour

The UCI has announced two anti-doping authorities will work together at the Tour de France as it continues to combat drug cheats.

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McEnroe on Murray future

Andy Murray making contact with former coach Ivan Lendl about his game is not out of the realms of possibility, according to John McEnroe.

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Leeds on McCormack future

Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has vowed again to keep star striker Ross McCormack at the club despite strong links elsewhere.

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Senanayake in one-day squad

Sri Lanka have named off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake in a 16-man squad for the first two one-day internationals against South Africa.

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Raonic reflects on win

Milos Raonic claimed his quarter-final win over Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon was the next step forward in his promising career.

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Kerbrat signs Guingamp extension

Guingamp midfielder Christophe Kerbrat has agreed a new contract extension with the Ligue 1 club.

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Duff pens Burnley extension

Burnley veteran Michael Duff has agreed a new one-year contract as the club prepare for their second Premier League campaign.

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Fernandes sells Caterham

Tony Fernandes has sold his controlling stake in Formula One team Caterham to a consortium headed by former driver Christijan Albers.

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Dortmund defend Immobile

Ciro Immobile's below-par form at the FIFA World Cup has not worried Borussia Dortmund, according to chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke.

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Genoa announce Perotti deal

Serie A outfit Genoa have signed Sevilla forward Diego Perotti on a four-year deal.

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F1 British GP Preview

Mercedes duo Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton are likely to battle it out again for honours at Formula One's British Grand Prix on Sunday.

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De Jong signs on at Newcastle

Newcastle United have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Siem de Jong on a six-year deal from Eredivisie champions Ajax.

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Fixer refutes Cameroon claims

The convicted match-fixer who was said to have predicted a FIFA World Cup scoreline involving Cameroon has emphatically denied the claims.

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Shastri wants Cook attack

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has encouraged the side to go after England captain Alastair Cook in the upcoming Test series.

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Stewart, Varney make moves

Ipswich Town signed Cameron Stewart while Blackburn Rovers sealed a deal for Luke Varney as a host of transfers were finalised on Tuesday.

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Ochoa in high demand

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will have a number of clubs to choose from after his Ajaccio contract expired, according to his agent.

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QPR still in Zamora talks

QPR have confirmed they are still in contract talks with play-off hero Bobby Zamora, but seven players were released on Tuesday.

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Tour de France: Hinault excited

Five-time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault has been there and done it in cycling but this year's start in Yorkshire has him excited.

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Snodgrass completes Hull switch

Winger Robert Snodgrass has completed a move from Norwich City to Hull City, signing a three-year deal with the Premier League club.

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Marquez reveals Assen nerves

World championship leader Marc Marquez admitted he was anxious before the Netherlands MotoGP because of bad weather.

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Kreuziger under investigation

Alberto Contador's Tour de France bid took a hit on Saturday as Tinkoff-Saxo revealed Roman Kreuziger is under investigation by authorities.

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Romero thankful to play with Messi

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero feels his side are privileged to have talisman Lionel Messi at their disposal.

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Eighth win for Marquez

Reigning champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start to the season with an eighth successive win at a rain-hit Assen on Saturday.

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Preview: Costa Rica v Greece

Few would have predicted that Costa Rica's first meeting against Greece would come in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.

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Cheryshev joins Villarreal

Villarreal have signed Russian attacker Denis Cheryshev on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.

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Hushovd relieved to end career

Thor Hushovd has labelled announcing his retirement as a "big relief" after glandular fever forced him to end his glittering career.

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Asenjo pleased with move

Goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo is ecstatic after his permanent move from Atletico Madrid to Villarreal was confirmed.

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Sneijder hails Van Gaal change

Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has said the atmosphere in camp is "fantastic" and hailed Louis van Gaal's new formation.

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Klinsmann on Altidore fitness

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann is confident striker Jozy Altidore will be fit enough to play a part against Belgium on Tuesday.

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Lotito hints at marquee signings

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has hinted at several big-name signings in the close-season as they look to launch a Serie A title bid.

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Preview: Brazil v Chile

Brazil will target Chile's lack of height at set-pieces when the two sides meet in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Belo Horizonte.

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Leverkusen sign Yurchenko

Bayer Leverkusen have bolstered their squad with the signing of attacking midfielder Vladlen Yurchenko from Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Tian reaches last four

Defending champion Tian Houwei booked his spot in the semi-finals of the BWF Australian Open in Sydney on Friday.

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Maradona slams Suarez punishment

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has blasted FIFA's punishment of Luis Suarez as "shameful".

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Shane Warne: Captain Cook had a shocker

Shane Warne has slammed Alastair Cook's captaincy at Headingley as "horrific" and suggested he should consider taking a break from cricket.

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Nani open to Portugal return

Manchester United winger Nani has refused to rule out a return to his native Portugal and revealed clubs are chasing his services.

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Chiellini feels sympathy for Suarez

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini believes Luis Suarez's punishment for biting is "excessive" and has offered his sympathy to the striker.

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Vukojevic ends Croatia career

Croatia midfielder Ognjen Vukojevic has announced his immediate retirement from international football.

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Capello vows to stay on

Russia coach Fabio Capello has no plans to resign from his post, despite the nation's disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.

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Susic leaves Bosnia-Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic announced that he will relinquish his duties after the nation's FIFA World Cup campaign ended.

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Pollard set to make debut

Handre Pollard is one of five uncapped South Africa players in line for debuts against Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

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AZ announce Tankovic capture

Eredivisie outfit AZ have announced the signing of former Fulham attacker Muamer Tankovic on a five-year deal.

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Espargaro brothers start well

Aleix Espargaro and Pol Espargaro showed promising pace in the first two sessions of free practice at the Netherlands MotoGP on Thursday.

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Freiburg sign Riether

Freiburg have signed Germany international Sascha Riether from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

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Vydra seals Watford return

Watford have confirmed the return of Matej Vydra, initially signing the striker on loan from Serie A outfit Udinese.

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Mourinho: We will be better

Manager Jose Mourinho has promised that Chelsea will improve next season as he aims to inspire the club to more Premier League glory.

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Sorry to the fans - Hasebe

Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has apologised to the nation's supporters after the side bowed out of the FIFA World Cup.

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Carragher condemns Suarez actions

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is "convinced" the club will sell disgraced forward Luis Suarez if they receive a lucrative offer.

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Srinivasan honoured to lead ICC

Narayanaswami Srinivasan said he felt privileged to be confirmed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.

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Hodgson on England future

England coach Roy Hodgson is adamant he will not resign from his post despite the nation's disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.

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Mathews ecstatic after series win

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was elated after his side won their first Test series in England on Tuesday.

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Williams reflect on Massa result

Williams have labelled Felipe Massa's failure to win Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix as "hugely disappointing".

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Sharapova cruises through

Maria Sharapova fired an ominous warning to her rivals with a 6-1 6-0 thrashing of Samantha Murray in the first round at Wimbledon.

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Jedinak on Australia fatigue

Australia captain Mile Jedinak acknowledged fatigue – both physically and mentally – cost his side against Spain on Monday.

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Robson reflects on first Test ton

England opener Sam Robson was in a buoyant mood after hitting his first Test century against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

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Robson stars for England

Sam Robson's maiden Test century helped England to a strong position at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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Massa elated with breakthrough pole

Williams driver Felipe Massa was elated to break a six-year drought and take pole at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Time is right - Blatt

New Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt feels he is joining the up-and-coming franchise at the perfect time.

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Slade Power completes Lynam double

Favourite Slade Power comfortably won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in Saturday's feature race at Royal Ascot.

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Bautista Agut claims maiden title

Roberto Bautista Agut won his first ATP Tour title after coming from behind to defeat Benjamin Becker at the Topshelf Open on Saturday.

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Federer aims for eighth title

Swiss maestro Roger Federer is confident he can make history and win an eighth Wimbledon title this year.

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Preview: South Korea v Algeria

Algeria remain confident they can keep their FIFA World Cup hopes alive despite facing a tough test in the shape of South Korea on Sunday.

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Murray reveals lost hunger

Defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has revealed he struggled for motivation after his breakthrough win at last year's event.

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Vandeweghe breaks title drought

American Coco Vandeweghe beat Zheng Jie in straight sets to win her first WTA Tour title at the Topshelf Open on Saturday.

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Jagielka reflects on defeat

England defender Phil Jagielka acknowledged the manner of Luis Suarez's late winner in Sao Paulo was hard to take.

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Gotze hungry to open account

Germany forward Mario Gotze is desperate to open his FIFA World Cup account when they face Ghana on Saturday.

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