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Buttler set to make debut

Jos Buttler is in line to make his Test debut against India after being called in to the England squad for the third match of the series.

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Anderson hearing date set

James Anderson is available for England's third Test with India after the hearing into his fracas with Ravindra Jadeja was set for August 1.

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Ayuni out of Games

Shooting gold medallist Ayuni Farhana Abdul Halim has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games after her competition jacket went missing.

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Real sign Rodriguez

James Rodriguez has sealed a blockbuster switch from Monaco to Real Madrid on a six-year-deal believed to be worth €80million.

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Costa pulls out of Tour

World road race champion Rui Costa has become the latest rider to pull out of the Tour de France.

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No big changes - Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino is not anticipating many big changes at Tottenham as he prepares his new team for the Premier League season.

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Plunkett wants early wickets

Liam Plunkett knows England need to strike early on day four in order to have a chance of winning the second Test against India.

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Tour not cheapened - Nibali

Vincenzo Nibali insists any prospective Tour de France win will be cheapened by the absence of favourites Chris Froome and Alberto Contador.

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Vijay keeps England at bay

Murali Vijay's half-century prevented an India collapse and kept the second Test with England evenly balanced on day three at Lord's.

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Dortmund win on Subotic return

Neven Subotic made his return to action as Borussia Dortmund overcame 2.Bundesliga side Heidenheim 4-3 in a pre-season friendly.

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Troicki to make return

Viktor Troicki is poised to make his return to professional tennis following a year-long doping ban at next week's Swiss Open.

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Hamilton bemoans qualifying crash

Lewis Hamilton bemoaned his qualifying crash at the German Grand Prix, claiming that he handed Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg "a gift".

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Porto loan Casemiro

Porto's midfield has been bolstered by the addition of Casemiro on a season-long loan from UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid.

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Trent Bridge pitch deemed poor

The pitch for the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge has been rated as poor by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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Kolarov penalty gives City win

A late penalty from Aleksandar Kolarov gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Hearts as they continued their preparations for the new season.

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West Brom sign Ideye

West Brom have broken their club-record free to sign Nigeria striker Brown Ideye from Dynamo Kiev on a three-year contract.

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Wozniacki battles past Pliskova

Caroline Wozniacki was made to work hard for her place in the semi-finals of the Istanbul Cup, overcoming Karolina Pliskova in three sets.

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Badstuber makes return

Holger Badstuber made his long-awaited return to action on Friday as the Bayern Munich defender played his first game since 2012.

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Badstuber makes return

Holger Badstuber made his long-awaited return to action on Friday as the Bayern Munich defender played his first game since 2012.

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Barthel flies into last four

Mona Barthel edged closer to a third WTA title as she defeated Kaia Kanepi to book a place in the semi-finals of the Swedish Open.

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Nigeria suspension lifted

FIFA's ban of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has been lifted after the country's government reinstated the national governing body.

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Anderson out of tour

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been ruled out of their pre-season tour of the United States after suffering a calf injury.

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Leicester sign Rowley

Leicester City have added to their youth ranks with the signing of defender Louis Rowley from Manchester United.

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Vidal coy on future

Arturo Vidal will decide his Juventus future upon his return from holiday amid reported interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United.

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Besiktas sign Ba

Demba Ba's spell at Chelsea has come to an end after the striker signed for Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on an four-year deal.

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Lyon complete Rose deal

Lyon have completed the signing of centre-back Lindsay Rose on a four-year deal from Valenciennes.

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Newcastle sign Janmaat

Newcastle United have bolstered their defence with the signing of Daryl Janmaat from Feyenoord on a six-year contract.

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CONMEBOL backs Suarez

CONMEBOL have thrown their support behind Luis Suarez's appeal against his four-month ban from football.

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QPR sign Ferdinand

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract with Premier League newcomers QPR.

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Duminy eyes early wickets

JP Duminy feels early wickets will be key to South Africa's hopes in the first Test with Sri Lanka following his fine hundred on Thursday.

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Scuffet staying at Udinese - agent

Simone Scuffet's agent has claimed that the Udinese goalkeeper turned down an offer to join Atletico Madrid to stay at the Serie A club.

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Armstead retires from NFL

New England Patriots defensive lineman Armond Armstead has announced his retirement at the age of 23.

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Oblak eyes trophies

Jan Oblak is keen to help Atletico Madrid continue their recent success after the goalkeeper joined the Spanish champions from Benfica.

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Duminy leads SA resistance

JP Duminy led a defiant South Africa tail with a century to put to the tourists in a strong position in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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J.League Preview

Urawa Reds and Sagan Tosu will resume their battle for top spot in the J.League when they return to action on Saturday.

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Rizzoli: Kramer unsure it was final

Christoph Kramer did not know he was playing in the FIFA World Cup final after suffering concussion, referee Nicola Rizzoli has revealed.

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No Navas deal yet - Catalan

Levante president Quico Catalan has confirmed that Real Madrid are in talks to sign Keylor Navas, although a deal is yet to be finalised.

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Newcastle complete Riviere capture

Newcastle United have bolstered their attacking options with the capture of Emmanuel Riviere on a long-term deal from Ligue 1 side Monaco.

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Roma sign Iturbe

Roma have announced the €22million signing of winger Juan Iturbe from Serie A rivals Verona on an five-year deal.

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Genevois inks Nice extension

Nice defender Romain Genevois has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Ligue 1 club until 2017.

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Allegri out to win over fans

New Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri understands the scepticism surrounding his appointment but is determined to win over the fans.

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Vidal not for sale - Marotta

Giuseppe Marotta has attempted to end talk over Arturo Vidal's future at Juventus by insisting that the midfielder is not for sale.

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Xavi future still uncertain

Xavi's Barcelona future is still in doubt after coach Luis Enrique revealed that the midfielder has yet to decide whether to stay.

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Juve appoint Allegri

Massimiliano Allegri has made his return to coaching by replacing Antonio Conte at Serie A champions Juventus.

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Suarez a Barca player - Zubizarreta

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarretta has confirmed that the club have completed the signing of Luis Suarez.

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Filipe Luis set for Chelsea

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Brazilian full-back Filipe Luis.

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Heldt: Goretzka not for sale

Schalke director of sport Horst Heldt has warned Bayern Munich off midfielder Leon Goretzka, insisting he is not for sale at any price.

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Jeter joy at last All-Star bow

Derek Jeter spoke of his delight after receiving a memorable ovation in his final MLB All-Star Game before his upcoming retirement.

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Rosberg signs new Mercedes deal

Formula One world championship leader Nico Rosberg has secured his future with Mercedes, agreeing a "multi-year contract extension".

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Contador out three to four weeks

Alberto Contador's participation in the Vuelta a Espana looks in severe doubt after he revealed he will be out for three to four weeks.

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UEFA Europa League Preview

Former European heavyweights IFK Gothenburg continue their quest to reach this season's UEFA Europa League group stage at Gyori on Thursday.

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Shock win for Kamke

Tobias Kamke gave home fans at the German Open Tennis Championships plenty to cheer with a surprise first-round win over Jarkko Nieminen.

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Powell and Simpson clear to compete

Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson are free to compete after their doping bans were partially reduced after an appeal.

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Hughes signs for Brighton

Sami Hyypia has made his first signing as Brighton and Hove Albion manager by bringing in Aaron Hughes on a free transfer.

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Don't retire number 11 - Giggs

Manchester United assistant Ryan Giggs does not believe the club should retire his number 11 shirt following the end of his playing career.

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Hughes hopeful over Assaidi

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is still hopeful of securing the services of Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a permanent basis.

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Feyenoord sign Boulahrouz

Khalid Boulahrouz has returned to the Eredivisie after a decade away, signing for Feyenoord on a free transfer.

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Van Gaal wants strong United spirit

Louis van Gaal wants his Manchester United side to have similar unity to the Netherlands team he led to third place at the FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup Final: Player Ratings

Mario Gotze's extra-time strike sealed a fourth FIFA World Cup win for Germany, here we rate the players from a tense final with Argentina.

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Newcastle sign Cabella

Newcastle United have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Remy Cabella from Montpellier on a six-year contract.

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Lakers acquire Lin

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a trade to acquire point guard Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets.

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Fred hangs up Brazil boots

Fred has announced that he is to retire from international football following Brazil's disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.

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Anthony to stay in New York

Seven-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has ended speculation over his future by re-signing with the New York Knicks.

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Wozniacki seeks upturn in form

Caroline Wozniacki heads to the Istanbul Cup seeking to turn her form around following a disappointing 2014 season so far.

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Thai Premier League Review

Muang Thong United left it late to maintain their lead at the top of the Thai Premier League with a 2-0 win over Songkhla United.

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Martin claims maiden win

Rookie driver Maxime Martin claimed his maiden DTM victory in dominant fashion in Moscow on Sunday.

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Julio Cesar ready to step aside

Julio Cesar has effectively called time on his Brazil career after the hosts' FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disastrous fashion.

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Profile: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will have the chance to cement his legacy as one of football's all-time greats when he lines up in the FIFA World Cup final.

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Rudisha wins easily

David Rudisha laid down a marker ahead of the Commonwealth Games with an excellent victory at the Diamond League meet in Glasgow.

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Lyon sign Rose

Lyon have agreed a deal to sign defender Lindsay Rose from Valenciennes.

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PSG win seven-goal thriller

Paris Saint-Germain were made to work hard for victory as they emerged as 4-3 winners from an entertaining friendly with Videoton.

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Cuevas stuns Verdasco

Pablo Cuevas upset third seed Fernando Verdasco at the Swedish Open on Saturday to seal a place in his first ATP tour final.

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Marquez pleased with important pole

Marc Marquez feels pole position will be especially important in Sunday's German MotoGP as he seeks to extend his 100 per cent record.

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Tharanga recalled by Sri Lanka

Upul Tharanga is in line to play his first Test in over six years after being recalled for Sri Lanka's two-match series with South Africa.

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Marquez takes Germany pole

Defending champion Marc Marquez set a new lap record at Sachsenring to claim pole position for the German MotoGP.

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PSV sign De Jong

PSV have completed the permanent signing of striker Luuk de Jong from Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Root hails resistant tail

Joe Root hailed England's tail after their stubborn resistance rescued a desperate situation following a batting collapse against India.

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Heat shocked by James exit

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has expressed his shock following LeBron James' decision to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Litex Lovech 3 Veris 0 (3-0 agg)

Wilmar Gil scored a brace as Litex Lovech cruised into the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League with a 3-0 win over Veris.

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Granada sign Oier

Goalkeeper Oier has left Barcelona to join Granada on a free transfer.

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Nicollin: Cabella agreement reached

Montpellier chief executive Laurent Nicollin has revealed that Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Remy Cabella.

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Roma sign Emanuelson

Roma have signed defender Urby Emanuelson on a one-year contract.

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Van Gaal eyes 'unbeaten' campaign

Louis van Gaal is aiming to atone for Netherlands' FIFA World Cup exit by ensuring they end the tournament without a loss in normal time.

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Beckenbauer hails Germany spirit

Franz Beckenbauer sees similarities between the current Germany side and the one he guided to FIFA World Cup glory in 1990.

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Augsburg sign Caiuby

Augsburg have completed the signing of striker Caiuby from Ingolstadt for an undisclosed fee.

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Knapp eases through

Karin Knapp surged into the second round of the Bucharest Open by destroying home hope Raluca Olaru in straight sets on Tuesday.

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Lucas stars as PSG ease to victory

Lucas Moura produced a fine display as Paris Saint-Germain started their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 win at Hartberg.

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Massa sets pace at Silverstone test

Felipe Massa set the pace for Williams on the first day of the final in-season Formula One test of 2014 at Silverstone on Tuesday.

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Stricker withdraws from The Open

Steve Stricker has withdrawn from the The Open Championship and will be replaced by Ryo Ishikawa.

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Mickelson seeks to defend crown

Phil Mickelson faces a daunting task if he is to make history and become the first player to successfully defend the Scottish Open title.

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Cook confident over Prior fitness

England captain Alastair Cook is all but certain that Matt Prior will be fit to face India in the first Test at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

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Mossop to miss Four Nations

Parramatta Eels and England prop Lee Mossop will miss the rest of the season, likely including the Four Nations series, through injury.

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Gay targeting 2016 Games

Tyson Gay has set his sights on the 2016 Olympic Games after claiming his first win since returning from a drugs ban.

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Istanbul to host ATP Tour event

Istanbul will play host to the first ATP World Tour event in Turkey from next year, the tennis governing body has announced.

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Shakib thanks fans

Shakib Al Hasan has thanked fans for their support after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) suspended him for a "severe attitude problem."

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Buttler called in as cover

Jos Buttler has been called in as cover for wicketkeeper Matt Prior ahead of England's first Test against India.

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Spray set for Champions League

The inventor of the vanishing spray used at the FIFA World Cup claims it is to feature in UEFA competitions.

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Aquilani future in flux

Talks over the future of Fiorentina midfielder Alberto Aquilani have come to a halt, according to the player's agent.

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Perez hails Di Stefano

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has paid tribute to club great Alfredo Di Stefano, hailing him has "the best of all time".

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Thiago Silva to miss semi-final

Thiago Silva will miss Brazil's FIFA World Cup semi-final after an appeal to rescind the caution he received against Colombia was rejected.

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Vitesse loan Traore

Vitesse have signed Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore on loan for the 2014-15 season.

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Lille loan Lopes

Lille have signed attacking midfielder Marcos Lopes on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

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Luiz ready to lead Brazil

Brazil vice-captain David Luiz is adamant he will have no difficulty leading Brazil into their FIFA World Cup semi-final with Germany.

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Dutch can be confident - Hiddink

Guus Hiddink believes the Netherlands have plenty of reasons to be confident when they face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Djokovic relishing final

Novak Djokovic will be motivated by the disappointment of his last three grand slam finals when he competes in Sunday's Wimbledon showpiece.

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Matthews out of Tour

Orica GreenEDGE sprinter Michael Matthews has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to injury.

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Hoffenheim sign Szalai

Hoffenheim have bolstered their attacking options by signing striker Adam Szalai from Schalke.

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Leverkusen sign Calhanoglu

Bayer Leverkusen have signed Hamburg attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu on a contract until 2019.

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Contador: Froome favourite

Two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador believes title holder Chris Froome is the man to beat in this year's race.

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Burnley sign Taylor and Sordell

Premier League new boys Burnley have clinched the signings of Matt Taylor and Marvin Sordell.

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Northampton begin at Gloucester

Aviva Premiership champions Northampton Saints will begin the defence of their title at Gloucester.

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Hamburg sign Lasogga

Hamburg have signed striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga from Bundesliga rivals Hertha Berlin.

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Mercedes dominate again

Mercedes once again showcased their dominance in first practice for the British Grand Prix by locking out the top two at Silverstone.

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Gay pleased with return

Tyson Gay is confident he can get back to his best after finishing second to Justin Gatlin in his return to competitive action.

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Wolff fails to finish practice

Susie Wolff's historic participation in first practice at the British Grand Prix came to an early end after just four laps.

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Scolari takes aim at critics

Luiz Felipe Scolari his fired back at critics of his Brazil team, insisting that they have one hand on the FIFA World Cup trophy.

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UEFA Europa League Wrap

Tromso effectively sealed their place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League with a 7-0 hammering of Tartu Santos.

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Gay second on return

Tyson Gay finished second to American compatriot Justin Gatlin on his return to action at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne.

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Superb Stadler leads way

Kevin Stadler leads the way at the Open de France following a magnificent performance in the opening round in Paris.

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Van der Wiel to miss training camp

Gregory van der Wiel will not take part in Paris Saint-Germain's training camp in Austria as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

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Van der Wiel to miss training camp

Gregory van der Wiel will not take part in Paris Saint-Germain's training camp in Austria as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

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Button hits back at Dennis

McLaren's Jenson Button has rejected comments from Ron Dennis that he needs to work harder to beat rookie team-mate Kevin Magnussen.

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QPR close in on Ferdinand

QPR manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that the club are set to sign Rio Ferdinand and have agreed a fee for Steven Caulker.

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Murray will bounce back - Henman

Tim Henman has backed Andy Murray to recover from his unsuccessful Wimbledon defence and become a better player.

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Gladbach claim Hazard capture

Borussia Monchengladbach claim to have secured an agreement with Chelsea to sign midfielder Thorgan Hazard on loan for next season.

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Federer revels in Wawrinka win

Roger Federer expressed his delight at bouncing back from a poor display at Wimbledon last year by reaching the 2014 semi-finals.

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Bordeaux sign Khazri

Bordeaux have completed the signing of midfielder Wahbi Khazri from Ligue 1 rivals Bastia.

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Alonso suffers ACL tear

Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso is likely miss the entirety of the 2014 NFL season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

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Pistorius labelled an anxious man

Oscar Pistorius is an anxious individual who is constantly on alert for potential threats, according to a defence witness at his trial.

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Rossi pens two-year extension

Six-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has signed a new two-year contract extension with Yamaha.

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Stokes recalled to England squad

All-rounder Ben Stokes has been included in England's 13-man squad for the first Test with India.

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Sykes has Portimao doubts

World Superbike Championship leader Tom Sykes has reservations over whether he can extend his advantage at Portimao this weekend.

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Blake happy to face Gay

Yohan Blake insists he would not have an issue running against the returning Tyson Gay during the 2014 campaign.

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McDowell eyes Ryder Cup berth

Graeme McDowell is eyeing a strong run of form in order to secure a place in Europe's team for the Ryder Cup.

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Impey professes innocence

South African cyclist Daryl Impey has denied any wrongdoing after testing positive for banned substance probenecid.

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Ricciardo blasts standing restarts

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo has criticised Forumla One's plan to introduce standing restarts after a safety car period.

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Impey submits positive test

South African cyclist Daryl Impey has been dropped by Orica-GreenEDGE after testing positive for banned substance probenecid.

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Kvitova into last four

Petra Kvitova ended Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova's fairytale run at Wimbledon to seal a place in the semi-finals at the All England Club.

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Williams retires from doubles

Serena Williams retired from her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus after struggling with a viral illness on Tuesday.

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Sharapova crashes out

Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon as she succumbed to a fourth-round defeat against Angelique Kerber in an enthralling encounter.

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Wawrinka beats Lopez

Stanislas Wawrinka reached another milestone in his strong 2014 season by beating Feliciano Lopez to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

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McDowell seeks return to form

Defending champion Graeme McDowell heads to the Open de France aiming to get back to winning ways after a barren 12 months

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Federer into last eight

Roger Federer continued his quest to regain the Wimbledon title in fine fashion as he overcame Tommy Robredo to reach the quarter-finals.

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Amalfitano leaves Newcastle

Midfielder Romain Amalfitano has left Newcastle United to join French side Dijon.

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Halep into last eight

Simona Halep powered into the last eight of Wimbledon by crushing Zarina Diyas in straight sets at the All England Club.

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Keane lands Villa role

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Roy Keane as assistant manager to Paul Lambert.

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Lallana thrilled at Liverpool move

Adam Lallana has said that Liverpool's involvement in last season's dramatic Premier League title race convinced him to sign for the club.

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Schmidt vows to thrill fans

Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt has vowed to play an exciting brand of football ahead of his first coaching stint in the Bundesliga.

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Pogba happy at Juve - agent

Paul Pogba's agent has reiterated that the midfielder's immediate future is at Juventus, despite speculation regarding a possible transfer.

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Milan part company with Kaka

Milan have terminated the contract of Kaka by mutual consent amid talk of a move to Orlando City.

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Zanetti moves upstairs

Inter president Erick Thohir has named Javier Zanetti as vice-president and dismissed speculation over Mauro Icardi and Samir Handanovic.

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Navas revels in shoot-out triumph

Keylor Navas is hopeful that Costa Rica can keep their stunning FIFA World Cup run going after a dramatic last-16 win over Greece.

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Martinez not scared of Brazil

Jackson Martinez insists that Colombia will not be daunted by the challenge of facing hosts Brazil in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

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Columbus Crew support injured fan

Players and supporters of Columbus Crew have engaged in a show of solidarity for an injured fan that was reportedly struck by lightning.

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Karagounis ends Greece career

Giorgos Karagounis has announced his retirement from international football following Greece's FIFA World Cup exit to Costa Rica.

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Pistorius fit to stand trial

Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed his girlfriend, the results of a psychiatric assessment show.

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Kuyt lauds Van Gaal

Dirk Kuyt has labelled Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal as the best tactician in the world following their dramatic comeback against Mexico.

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Lviv to bid for 2026 games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have confirmed that Lviv will now bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games instead of the 2022 event.

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Murray soars through

Andy Murray's defence of his Wimbledon crown continued in fine fashion with a straight-sets demolition of Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Larrazabal earns share of lead

Pablo Larrazabal earned a share of the lead as US Open champion Martin Kaymer missed the cut at the BMW International Open.

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Kvitova outlasts Williams

Petra Kvitova came from behind to progress to the fourth round of Wimbledon with a hard-fought victory against Venus Williams.

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Radwanska surges through

Agnieszka Radwanska sent a message to her Wimbledon rivals as she cruised to a dominant third-round win over Michelle Larcher de Brito.

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Lille sign Corchia

Lille have finally completed the signing of defender Sebastien Corchia from Sochaux on a four-year deal.

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Zahlavova-Strycova stuns Li

Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova sealed the biggest win of her career by dumping second seed Li Na out in the third round of Wimbledon.

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Djokovic survives injury scare

Novak Djokovic continued his quest to avenge his 2013 Wimbledon disappointment with a straight-sets victory over Gilles Simon.

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Espargaro claims maiden pole

Aleix Espargaro judged the conditions best to claim his first MotoGP pole in a rain-affected qualifying session at the TT Assen on Friday.

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Halep into third round

Simona Halep battled her way into the third round of Wimbledon for the first time by overcoming Lesia Tsurenko in three sets on Friday.

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Wiggins eyes NBA title

Andrew Wiggins is determined to help deliver an NBA title to the Cleveland Cavaliers after being selected as the first pick in the draft.

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Ogier leads in Poland

Reigning world rally champion Sebastien Ogier dominated proceedings to lead the way after the first day of round seven in Poland.

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Nadal sees off Rosol

Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer both progressed to the Wimbledon third round on Thursday.

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Williams, Sharapova surge through

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova progressed to the third round of Wimbledon with emphatic victories on Thursday.

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Lugano slams Suarez ban

Uruguay captain Diego Lugano insists they will remain united despite striker Luis Suarez being thrown out of the FIFA World Cup.

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Taylor slams FIFA

Gordon Taylor has slammed FIFA for not insisting on some form of counselling as part of Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football.

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Lawrenson wants Suarez exit

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes the club will now look to sell Luis Suarez after he received a lengthy ban from football.

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Uruguay to appeal Suarez ban

The president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has confirmed that they will appeal against striker Luis Suarez's punishment.

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Herrera joins United

Manchester United have completed the signing of Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera on a four-year deal, with the option for a further year.

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Liverpool to review Suarez report

Liverpool will review FIFA's disciplinary evidence before making any further comment on striker Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football.

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USA-Germany clash to go ahead

FIFA have confirmed that the World Cup clash between the United States and Germany will go ahead despite flooding in Recife.

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Malaga loan Alberto

Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Luis Alberto will spend the 2014-15 season on loan at Spanish side Malaga.

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NFL agrees concussion settlement

The NFL will not put a limit on cash payments to former players with mental ailments caused by head injuries sustained in their careers.

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Penguins appoint Johnston

The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Mike Johnston as their new head coach.

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Ferrer, Gulbis crash out

David Ferrer and Ernests Gulbis were the biggest casualties in the men’s singles at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they lost in the second round.

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Djokovic pleased with tough win

Wimbledon top seed Novak Djokovic was pleased with his show of mental toughness after beating Radek Stepanek in four sets.

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Azarenka crashes out

Bojana Jovanovski claimed one of the biggest shocks of the women's draw at Wimbledon so far by beating Victoria Azarenka on Wednesday.

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England down to fifth

England have fallen down to fifth in the ICC's Test rankings following their series loss to Sri Lanka.

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Pearson signs new Leicester deal

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has signed a new three-year contract with the club.

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Fletcher backs Cook

India head coach Duncan Fletcher has backed under-fire England captain Alastair Cook, despite calls for him to resign his post.

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Marseille sign Alessandrini

Marseille have completed the signing of winger Romain Alessandrini from Ligue 1 rivals Rennes.

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Felix to continue comeback

Sprint superstar Allyson Felix will be among a host of star attractions competing for glory at the USA Track and Field Championships.

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Dasaolu a doubt for 100m

James Dasaolu could be a big-name absentee as athletes compete for European Championships spots at the British Athletics Championships.

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Buttner explains United exit

Alexander Buttner has revealed he left Manchester United to have a better chance of silverware after agreeing a move to Dinamo Moscow.

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Kroos wary of Wolfsburg

Toni Kroos expects Wolfsburg to pose a tough test after they were revealed as Bayern Munich's first opponents of the new Bundesliga season.

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France can go far - Sissoko

Moussa Sissoko is confident France have the ability to reach the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup.

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Preview: Ecuador v France

France need just a point against Honduras to make sure of their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup and finish top of Group E.

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Preview: Honduras v Switzerland

The disappointment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will likely be on Switzerland's minds when they bid to reach the last 16 by beating Honduras.

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City denied me time off - Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has claimed the club denied him time off to visit his brother Ibrahim, who died last week.

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Bayern start against Wolfsburg

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will start their quest for a 25th league title with a home game against Wolfsburg.

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Hodgson tips Neville for England

Roy Hodgson feels Gary Neville has the ability to one day take his job as England boss, but does not think he should rush into management.

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Hernandez calls for level-heads

Javier Hernandez has called on his team-mates to keep their cool after he helped Mexico seal a place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

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Samaris confident of victory

Andreas Samaris is hoping to have the chance to help Greece make FIFA World Cup history when they take on Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

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