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Cyprus can build on Bosnia win

Cyprus coach Pambos Christodoulou said his team can "achieve more" after Tuesday's shock 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Kovac hoping for improvement

Niko Kovac said he wants a 90-minute performance from Croatia after they edged past Malta 2-0 in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier.

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Lagerback lauds Iceland's start

Lars Lagerback was ecstatic with Iceland's first-half performance after the Nordic nation accounted for 10-man Turkey 3-0 on Tuesday.

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Ravens had to axe Rice

John Harbaugh said the Baltimore Ravens had no option but to sack Ray Rice after new footage emerged of him punching his then-fiancee.

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Stafford leads Lions past Giants

Jim Caldwell's time as coach of Detroit started in perfect fashion after the Lions beat the New York Giants 35-14 in the NFL on Monday.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Pedro Sarabia is wary of Barcelona's attacking threat as Libertad prepare to travel to Ecuador for Thursday's first-leg clash.

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Conte emotional

Italy coach Antonio Conte is braced for an emotional moment when he takes charge of his first competitive match against Norway on Tuesday.

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Van Persie excited

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie cannot wait to play alongside the club's new arrivals.

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Brambilla apologises for bust-up

Gianluca Brambilla issued an apology after his fight with Ivan Rovny saw him disqualified from the Vuelta a Espana on Monday.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

River Plate preserved their unbeaten record in the Argentine Primera Division, while Boca Juniors won again under Rodolfo Arruabarrena.

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Peruvian Primera Division Review

Juan Aurich continued where they left off as they opened the Peruvian Primera Division Clausura campaign with victory over San Simon.

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Berisha salutes Kosovo fans

Ilir Berisha saluted the fans after Kosovo won their first official international match, edging Oman 1-0 on Sunday.

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Benitez rejected Real

Rafael Benitez 'twice' rejected the opportunity to coach Real Madrid during his time with Liverpool, according to the Spaniard's agent.

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Advocaat: Serbia draw 'fair'

Serbia coach Dick Advocaat was satisfied after overseeing a 1-1 friendly draw against France in his first match in charge on Sunday.

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Horschel wins BMW Championship

Billy Horschel held his nerve to claim the BMW Championship by two strokes on Sunday.

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Spain not underestimating Macedonia

Vicente del Bosque is taking nothing for granted as Spain prepare to open their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign against Macedonia.

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MLS Review

New England Revolution consolidated third spot in the Eastern Conference after coming from behind to beat Chicago Fire in MLS on Sunday.

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Fierro brace inspires hosts

Carlos Fierro scored twice in the second half as Guadalajara accounted for Universidad Guadalajara 3-0 in Liga MX.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro surrendered a lead twice as they shared the spoils at Fluminense in Brazilian Serie A, while Sao Paulo extended their winning run.

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Cheng claims Argentina Open title

Chinese teenager Cheng Zhu took out the men's singles title at the ITTF Argentina Open in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

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Horschel knew he would play well

Billy Horschel said his always knew he would be in the mix at the BMW Championship, despite his collapse at last week's FedEx Cup event.

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MLS Review

Thierry Henry turned back the clock as New York Red Bulls boosted their play-off hopes with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.

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Chile 0 Mexico 0

Chile and Mexico played out a goalless draw in an international friendly in California on Saturday.

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Ribery could be punished

UEFA president Michel Platini said Franck Ribery could be punished if he declined a call-up to play for France.

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Qatar v Peru

Qatar will be out to make it four games without defeat when they entertain Peru in an international friendly on Tuesday.

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Wiggins expects to stay at Sky

Bradley Wiggins expects to stay with Sky, despite losing his place as the team's Tour de France leader to fellow Brit Chris Froome.

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Italy on right track, says Buffon

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes his side are in a good place to bounce back from their disappointing World Cup campaign.

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Horschel leads in Colorado

Billy Horschel birdied four of his final five holes as he stormed atop the leaderboard after round three of the BMW Championship.

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Tigers lose ground in wildcard race

The Detroit Tigers surrendered the wildcard spot in the American League after losing to the San Francisco Giants 8-2 in MLB on Friday.

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Rejuvenated Garcia ready

Sergio Garcia said his decision to skip last week's FedEx Cup play-off event is behind his charge at the BMW Championship.

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Dunga lauds Neymar

Brazil coach Dunga heaped praised on Neymar, who inspired a 1-0 victory over 10-man Colombia in an international friendly on Friday.

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Uzbekistan v New Zealand

The New Zealand public will be shown a glimpse of things to come under new coach Anthony Hudson on Monday.

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Brazil 1 Colombia 0

Dunga's second spell in charge of Brazil started with a win as a piece of Neymar brilliance downed 10-man Colombia 1-0 in Miami on Friday.

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Team USA taking nothing for granted

USA coach Mike Krzyzewski insisted his side are taking nothing for granted despite being favourites to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Wilshere braced for 'big season'

Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere said "it is time to deliver" after years of unfulfilled talent.

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Garcia leads BMW Championship

Sergio Garcia is the halfway leader by one stroke at the BMW Championship after carding a six-under-par 64 on Friday.

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Royals stay clear

The Kansas City Royals edged the Texas Rangers 2-1 to retain their slim lead in the MLB's American League Central division on Tuesday.

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No problem with Donovan

Jurgen Klinsmann had nothing but praise for Landon Donovan despite the veteran's previous criticism of the United States coach.

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Baines: Eto'o still quality

Everton left-back Leighton Baines is adamant Samuel Eto'o can still perform at the highest level after scoring on debut.

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South Korea v Venezuela

Lee Dong-Gook is on the verge of earning his 100th international cap for South Korea after he was plucked out of the wilderness.

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Torres: Mourinho taught me a lot

Fernando Torres had nothing but praise for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho upon his official unveiling in Milan.

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Van Gaal happy to bypass Spurs

Louis van Gaal said he does not regret rejecting Tottenham for Manchester United despite a difficult start to life in the Premier League.

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Australia can beat anyone

Star guard Joe Ingles said Tuesday's impressive 82-75 win over Lithuania proved Australia are capable of beating anyone.

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Argentina not out for revenge

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino insisted beating Germany will not erase their World Cup final loss.

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Quintana hints at helping Valverde

Nairo Quintana may go from leader to supporter for Movistar team-mate Alejandro Valverde after crashing heavily at the Vuelta a Espana.

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Belgium v Australia

Belgium will be without star duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku for Thursday's international friendly against Australia.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Deportivo Cali climbed to the Colombian Primera A summit after Deportes Tolima dropped points over the weekend.

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Orenga lauds Gasol

Spain coach Juan Antonio Orenga heaped praise on Pau Gasol after the power forward guided the hosts to the last 16 at the FIBA World Cup.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

River Plate came from behind against South American champions San Lorenzo to move top of the Argentine Primera Division.

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Kirk eyes Ryder Cup spot

American Chris Kirk has set his sights firmly on making the Ryder Cup team after claiming the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.

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Ben Arfa seals Hull loan

Hull City capped off their transfer activity with the loan signing of attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on Monday.

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Kirk wins Deutsche Bank

A flawless final round saw American Chris Kirk claim the Deutsche Bank Championship by two strokes on Monday.

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Amalfitano joins West Ham

West Ham completed their ninth signing for the 2014-15 term by securing the services of French midfielder Morgan Amalfitano on Monday.

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Spain, Greece stay perfect

Spain made it three wins from three games after routing Brazil to book their spot in the last 16 at the FIBA World Cup.

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Kirk wins Deutsche Bank

A flawless final round saw American Chris Kirk claim the Deutsche Bank Championship by two strokes on Monday.

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Brazil make winning start

Brazil's quest to win a fourth consecutive Men's Volleyball World Championship got off to the perfect start after they defeated Germany 3-0.

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McIlroy primed for success

World number one Rory McIlroy knows exactly what to expect heading into the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.

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Kahne powers to victory in Atlanta

A late pass saw Kasey Kahne claim the Oral-B USA 500 in Atlanta on Sunday.

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PSG can still improve

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc was satisfied but not completely convinced despite his side's rout of Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

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MLS Review

DC United opened a four-point lead atop the Eastern Conference after trumping New York Red Bulls 2-0 in MLS.

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Liga MX Review

America were beaten for the first time in the Apertura season as Monterrey moved level on points atop the Liga MX standings.

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Ernst claims play-off win

Austin Ernst captured her maiden LPGA Tour title by edging Kim IK in a play-off at the Portland Classic on Sunday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro consolidated their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A table, while Flamengo won again.

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Costa Rican Primera Division Review

Carmelita ran riot against Belen Siglo XXI as they closed the gap on Deportivo Saprissa in the Costa Rican Primera Division.

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Toronto part ways with Nelsen

Ryan Nelsen seems to have paid the price for his public dispute with Toronto general manager Tim Bezbatchenko after he was sacked on Sunday.

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Henley hits the front in Boston

Russell Henley sunk five birdies in a seven-hole stretch as he took a one-stroke lead after the Deutsche Bank Championship third round.

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Gomez wins fourth world title

Javier Gomez claimed his fourth ITU World Triathlon Series title, despite finishing third in the final race at the 2014 event in Edmonton.

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Day 'encouraged' by halfway lead

Jason Day said he is delighted with his share of the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship as he attempts to go one step further in the FedEx Cup.

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Djokovic, Tsonga safely through

Top seed Novak Djokovic was presented with few problems in his straight-sets victory over Sam Querrey, while Jo-Wilfried Tsonga cruised.

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MLS Review

The Seattle Sounders ensured they ended the round top of the Western Conference standings after edging the Colorado Rapids in MLS.

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Patience was the key

Rudi Garcia lauded Roma's patience as his team opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina on Saturday.

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Copa Sudamericana Preview

Abel Braga has not given up hope of overseeing Internacional's passage into the last-16 of the Copa Sudamericana.

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Blanc braced for Saint-Etienne visit

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc said the stage is set for a 'memorable' clash with Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

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Palmer, Day co-leaders

Ryan Palmer and Jason Day lead the way by one stroke heading into the third round at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

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Inzaghi hopeful over Torres

Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi said he is hopeful he can help Fernando Torres rediscover his best form in the Serie A.

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Roma sign Holebas

Roma raided Olympiacos for the second time in the space of a week, this time securing the services of Greek left-back Jose Holebas.

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Williams powers on

Serena Williams' bid for a third successive US Open crown remains on track after she defeated Varvara Lepchenko on Saturday.

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Petit sets record in Giants win

Yusmeiro Petit produced a record-breaking performance as the San Francisco Giants downed the Colorado Rockies 4-1 in MLB on Thursday.

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New era for Japanese football

New Japan coach Javier Aguirre is ready to oversee a new era with the Asian champions after a disappointing showing at the World Cup.

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Torino v Inter

Inter will be aiming to extend an unbeaten streak spanning 20 years when they travel to Torino for their Serie A opener on Sunday.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Penarol eased into the second round of the Copa Sudamericana, while Cesar Vallejo were also among the teams to advance.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Velez Sarsfield preserved their 100 per cent record in the Argentine Primera Division, while River Plate ran rampant midweek.

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Copa do Brasil Review

Cruzeiro are poised to progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil after routing Santa Rita 5-0 on Wednesday.

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McIlroy wants winning end

Not content with his four tournament wins this season, Rory McIlroy is targeting the FedEx Cup to cap a sensational campaign.

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Bruce laments 'worst' elimination

Steve Bruce expressed his disappointment with the nature of Hull City's exit from the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

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MLS Preview

Caleb Porter is aware Portland Timbers must get a result against the Vancouver Whitecaps in their blockbuster MLS fixture on Saturday.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

River Plate and Libertad stormed into the second round of the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday.

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CONCACAF Champions League Review

Pachuca took a step closer to the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-3 drubbing of Municipal on Wednesday.

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LDU Quito 3 Deportivo Quito 0: Hosts earn bragging rights against rivals

LDU Quito preserved their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 win over rivals Deportivo Quito in the Ecuadorian Primera A on Wednesday.

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Johnson calm over future

Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson insisted he is not worried about his contract status at the club.

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Kiessling hails Leverkusen

Stefan Kiessling lauded Bayer Leverkusen's scintillating start as the German side eased through to the UEFA Champions League group stages.

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Benitez: Mistakes cost Napoli

Rafael Benitez was left lamenting defensive errors as Napoli failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stages.

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K. League Preview

Choi Yong-soo says FC Seoul will adopt a more aggressive approach as they prepare to host Jeju United in K. League Classic action on Sunday.

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Liga MX Preview

Mexican defender Severo Meza insists Monterrey are capable of playing better, despite a run of back-to-back wins in Liga MX.

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Lee advances in Copenhagen

Top seeds Lee Chong Wei, Chen Long and Jan O Jorgensen both advanced to the last 16 of the BWF World Championships in Denmark on Wednesday.

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Girard confident of Lille progression

Lille coach Rene Girard said he believes his team can overturn a first-leg deficit and qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage.

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Riise fears for Fulham

John Arne Riise launched a scathing attack on Fulham manager Felix Magath, believing he has "flushed the club's philosophy down the toilet".

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Sharapova downs Kirilenko

Maria Sharapova opened her US Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Maria Kirilenko on Monday.

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Matthews thanks team-mates

Michael Matthews lauded his team-mates after surging to the top of the general classification standings at the Vuelta a Espana on Monday.

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Radwanska hoping to build momentum

Agnieszka Radwanska is confident of maintaining her good run of form at the US Open after making a winning start on Monday.

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Fatigue behind lacklustre display

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti blamed his side's short turnaround in games for Monday's unconvincing 2-0 win over Cordoba.

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Pellegrini delighted with start

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hailed the importance of Monday's triumph over Liverpool after an interrupted pre-season.

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Poyet annoyed over Kalou reports

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet refused to shed any light on reports linking the club with Lille striker Salomon Kalou.

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Poyet annoyed over Kalou reports

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet refused to shed any light on reports linking the club with Lille striker Salomon Kalou.

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Rodgers reassures Sturridge

The imminent arrival of Mario Balotelli will have a positive impact on Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested.

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Coleman: Fitness not to blame

Everton right-back Seamus Coleman dismissed suggestions that fitness is behind the club's two collapses in the Premier League.

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Confidence growing by the Day

Australian Jason Day believes he is close to recapturing his best form after finishing among the runner-ups at The Barclays on Sunday.

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49ers end drought

The San Francisco 49ers produced their first win and touchdown of the NFL pre-season in Sunday's 21-7 triumph over the San Diego Chargers.

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Mahan eyeing Ryder Cup

Hunter Mahan has set his sights on securing a Ryder Cup berth after taking out The Barclays on Sunday.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Velez Sarsfield preserved their perfect record in the Argentine Primera Division with a crushing win, while River Plate routed Godoy Cruz.

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MLS Review

Seattle Sounders showcased their championship credentials with a convincing 4-2 victory over rivals the Portland Timbers in MLS on Sunday.

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Liga MX Preview

America's perfect start in Liga MX came to an end as Monterrey closed the gap atop the table.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A table as Internacional and Corinthians both lost over the weekend.

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Ryu wins in Canada

A blemish-free front nine set the tone as Ryu So-yeon did enough to claim the Canadian Pacific Women's Open by two strokes on Sunday.

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Giants rally

The New York Giants continued their impressive pre-season form with a come-from-behind 35-24 win over the New York Jets on Friday.

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Khedira free to leave

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed Sami Khedira is free to leave the club after sitting out Friday's Supercopa de Espana clash.

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Van Gaal: Manchester United recovery will take time

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal reiterated his calls for patience as he attempts to turn his struggling squad around.

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Supercopa a 'proud' moment

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone expressed his pride in guiding the La Liga champions to Supercopa de Espana glory on Friday.

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Scott using McIlroy as motivation

Australian Adam Scott said Rory McIlroy's purple patch has provided him with renewed optimism heading into the closing stages of the season.

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Rosol, Janowicz to meet in decider

Lukas Rosol and Jerzy Janowicz both needed three sets to advance to the Winston-Salem Open final on Friday.

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Scott using McIlroy as motivation

Australian Adam Scott said Rory McIlroy's purple patch has provided him with renewed optimism heading into the closing stages of the season.

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Koke hails new arrivals

Koke heaped praise on Atletico Madrid's new signings after Mario Mandzukic fired the club to Supercopa de Espana glory on Friday.

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Adam Scott joint leader at The Barclays

Adam Scott's bid for back-to-back wins at The Barclays is on track, as the Australian surged into a share of the lead at the halfway stage on Friday.

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Recovery will take time

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal reiterated his calls for patience as he attempts to turn his struggling squad around.

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McIlroy credits practice for surge

Rory McIlroy said a return to the driving range was behind his climb up the leaderboard at The Barclays on Friday.

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Nationals win 10th straight

The Washington Nationals extended their winning streak with a 1-0 walk-off victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB on Thursday.

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Van Pelt enjoying himself in New Jersey

The Barclays leader Bo Van Pelt said he is just happy to be among the field in New Jersey after a woeful start to the season.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Barcelona opened their Copa Sudamericana campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Alianza Lima in Thursday's first leg.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Substitute Luciano bagged a hat-trick in an 11-minute period as Corinthians rallied to beat Goias 5-2 in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday.

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Blanc: Di Maria transfer difficult

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc conceded Financial Fair Play sanctions have prevented the club from signing Angel Di Maria.

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Blanc optimistic over Ibrahimovic

Laurent Blanc is confident Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return soon, despite being ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Evian on Saturday.

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Van Pelt takes opening-round lead

Bo Van Pelt carded a six-under-par 66 for a one-stroke lead as Rory McIlroy made a forgettable start at The Barclays on Thursday.

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Hamren hoping for quick recovery

Sweden coach Erik Hamren is hopeful the injury to captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not as bad as first feared.

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Martinez calls for Everton consistency

Roberto Martinez said Everton must show they are not one-season wonders as they attempt to regularly challenge for a spot in Europe.

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Arsenal's best will come

Arsenal forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is adamant the club can build on their unbeaten start to the 2014-15 campaign.

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Benaglio retires from Swiss duty

Goalkeeper Diego Benaglio announced his retirement from the Switzerland national team on Wednesday.

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K. League Preview

Jeonbuk Motors can extend their lead atop the K. League Classic table when they host Seoul on Saturday.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Uruguayan giants Penarol are on the verge of qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana second round defeating Wilstermann 2-0 in the first leg.

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Copa Argentina Review

River Plate advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa Argentina after edging Colon 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday.

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Scholes: 'I am scared for United'

Former midfielder Paul Scholes said he fears Manchester United could spiral into obscurity if they do not arrest their decline.

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Scott looking to end on a high

Successfully defending The Barclays title would help ease the disappointment of a major-less season, according to Australian Adam Scott.

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Hamann: Rooney must work harder

Dietmar Hamann has urged Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney to work harder if he wants to be classified among the elite in football.

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Cabella: I have more to offer

Newcastle United midfielder Remy Cabella says he has room for improvement after making his Premier League bow on Sunday.

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Brandao issues apology

Bastia striker Brandao took to social media to apologise for his altercation with Thiago Motta.

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Keller bemoans 'huge disappointment'

Schalke coach Jens Keller was scathing of his Bundesliga side after they were surprisingly bundled out of the DFB-Pokal at the first hurdle.

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Hart to fight for spot

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is determined to keep fellow glovesman Willy Caballero on the bench.

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LFPB Review

Blooming made it two wins from two games to move top of the Liga del Futbol Profesional Boliviano table.

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LaRoche leads Washington

Adam LaRoche's homer in the 11th inning lifted the in-form Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB on Monday.

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Bouchard back on the winners list

Eugenie Bouchard claimed her first win since July after dismantling Bojana Jovanovski 6-1 6-1 in the opening round at the Connecticut Open.

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Rojo confirms United move

Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo confirmed he will be joining Manchester United in a "dream" move.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Racing Club and Velez Sarsfield preserved their perfect starts to the Argentina Primera Division, while Boca Juniors left it late.

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DFB-Pokal Review

Dynamo Dresden made a successful return to the DFB-Pokal as they eliminated fancied Bundesliga outfit Schalke 2-1 on Monday.

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Berahino: I've learnt my lesson

West Brom forward Saido Berahino said he is a "better player" after putting the troubles of last season behind him.

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Referee to blame for defeat

Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim took aim at the referee after the big-spending Ligue 1 club were routed 4-1 by Bordeaux on Sunday.

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Pennetta advances in New Haven

Seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta eased into the second round at the Connecticut Open as she accounted for Klara Koukalova in straight sets.

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Brewers sweep Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers made light work of the Los Angeles Dodgers to win 7-2 and claim a three-game series sweep in MLB on Sunday.

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Peruvian Primera Division Review

German Pacheco bagged a hat-trick as Juan Aurich thumped Inti Gas to move top of the Peruvian Primera Division at Melgar's expense.

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Liga MX Review

Oribe Peralta struck an injury-time winner as America prevailed 3-2 over Morelia to make it five victories from five in Liga MX on Saturday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Defending champions Cruzeiro ended a run of back-to-back draws to stay top of the Brazilian Serie A.

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Park wins LPGA Championship

Park Inbee claimed back-to-back LPGA Championships courtesy of a play-off victory over Brittany Lincicome on Sunday.

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uruguayan-primera-division-review

Racing overturned a two-goal deficit to stun defending champions Danubio 4-2 in the opening round of the Uruguayan Primera Division.

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Al Qadsia v Al Hadd

Al Qadsia and Al Hadd will renew acquaintances as the Kuwaiti champions attempt to reach back-to-back AFC Cup finals.

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Angels close in on Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels increased the pressure on the out-of-form Oakland Athletics after edging the Texas Rangers 5-4 in MLB on Friday.

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Houston Dynamo 2 Philadelphia Union 0

Houston Dynamo were 2-0 winners over the Philadelphia Union as they kept their MLS play-off hopes alive on Friday.

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Lopetegui: Picking Neves no 'gamble'

Porto coach Julen Lopetegui hailed teenage goal-scoring debutant Ruben Neves following Friday's 2-0 Primeira Liga triumph over Maritimo.

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No pressure, says Szczesny

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said there is no added pressure at Arsenal following the club's FA Cup triumph last season.

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Van Gaal: Still time for signings

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he is not concerned by the club's lack of progress in the transfer market.

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Liverpool eyeing star striker

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said the Premier League club intend to pursue a big-name striker until the transfer windows closes.

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Slocum, Langley share lead

A run of four successive birdies saw Heath Slocum join Scott Langley atop the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the Wyndham Championship.

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Lovren plays down comparison

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren shrugged off Brendan Rodgers' claims that he can be the new 'Jamie Carragher'.

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Amalfitano to be punished after row

Morgan Amalfitano's days at Marseille appear to be numbered after he was involved in a row with coach Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday.

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Top three the goal for Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on finishing in Bundesliga's top three, with defending champions Bayern Munich stronger than ever.

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Scholes doubts title challenge

Paul Scholes said he does not believe Manchester United can win the Premier League, claiming Manchester City and Chelsea possess too much quality.

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Djokovic dumped by Robredo

Top seed Novak Djokovic was sent packing from the Western and Southern Open on Thursday, losing in straights sets to Tommy Robredo.

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Van Gaal is a 'mad genius'

Louis van Gaal has brought "fear" back into the Manchester United players and is the man to get the club back on track, Paul Scholes claimed.

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Thompson, Lee lead the way

Lexi Thompson and Meena Lee hold a one-shot lead at six under after the opening round of the LPGA Championship on Thursday.

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Peruvian Primera Division Review

Melgar moved top of the Peruvian Primera Division table as the chasing pack stumbled midweek.

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Villegas takes opening day honours

Camilo Villegas carded a seven-under-par 63 for a one-stroke lead after round one of the Wyndham Championships on Thursday.

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West Ham sign Sakho

West Ham have further bolstered their attacking stocks with the signing of striker Diafra Sakho from Metz.

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Manchester United's Lindegaard seeking move

Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is looking for a new club but he has not been released, according to the player's agent.

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Alderweireld wants Atletico exit

Toby Alderweireld wants to leave Spanish champions Atletico Madrid in order to play regularly, according to his father and agent Viv.

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Atletico agree deal for Jimenez

Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Mexico international striker Raul Jimenez from America, pending a medical.

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Ecuadorian Primera A Review

LDU Loja stormed to the top of Ecuador's Primera A table in the second phase after routing Deportivo Quito 4-0 on Wednesday.

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PSG can win Champions League

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he believes Paris Saint-Germain have what it takes to win the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Godoy Cruz and Independiente opened the Argentine Primera Division season with resounding wins, while River Plate drew.

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Liga MX Preview

Monterrey midfielder Jesus Zavala has urged his team-mates to improve their work rate in a bid to arrest their slump in Liga MX.

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Montsho returns positive B sample

Amantle Montsho could be banned for two years after the former 400 metre world champion returned a positive B sample drugs test.

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Falcao focused on Monaco

In-demand Monaco striker Radamel Falcao is determined to rediscover his best form after making his Ligue 1 return on Sunday.

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United are title contenders

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel said he believes Louis van Gaal is the man to turn around the club's Premier League fortunes.

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Liga MX Review

America preserved their perfect start to the season after they defeated Tigres UANL 2-0 in Liga MX on Saturday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Internacional moved to within two points of top spot in the Brazilian Serie A after leaders Cruzeiro stumbled to back-to-back draws.

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Ecuadorian Primera A Review:

Independiente del Valle and Deportivo Cuenca were the only winners in the opening round of the second phase in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

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McIlroy wins US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy claimed a hat-trick of wins after taking out the US PGA Championship by one stroke in near darkness on Sunday.

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McIlroy wins US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy claimed a hat-trick of wins after taking out the US PGA Championship by one stroke in near darkness on Sunday.

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Leaders Inti Gas stumble

Inti Gas' six-game unbeaten streak ended as Juan Aurich and Cesar Vallejo closed to within a point of the Peruvian Primera Division leaders.

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Royals win sixth straight

The in-form Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak by shutting out the San Francisco Giants for a 5-0 triumph in MLB on Saturday.

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Pardew should target cups

Former Newcastle United midfielder Temuri Ketsbaia believes Alan Pardew can become a club legend if he wins the FA Cup or Capital One Cup.

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Day relieved with late birdie

Jason Day's birdie putt at the 18th hole was just the boost he needed heading into the final day of play at the US PGA Championship.

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Tsonga to meet Federer in final

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga made it through to his first final in three years after disposing of Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets at the Rogers Cup.

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Wiesberger: 'I played beautifully'

Bernd Wiesberger was elated with his display on day three at the US PGA Championship, which saw him rocket into contention on Saturday.

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