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Venus through to Montreal final

Venus Williams booked her spot in the Rogers Cup final, at the expense of her top-seeded sister Serena on Saturday.

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McIlroy stays clear at Valhalla, Day three shots back

Rory McIlroy clung onto his lead at the US PGA Championship, maintaining a one-stroke advantage after round three on Saturday.

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McIlroy pleased with lead

Rory McIlroy may only hold a one-shot lead heading into the final round at the US PGA Championship, but he is happy with his position.

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Van Gaal talks up Di Maria

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted the Premier League club lacks wingers of Angel di Maria's calibre.

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Nasri brands Arsenal fans 'stupid'

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri said the abuse he receives from Arsenal supporters is "stupid" on the eve of the FA Community Shield.

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Mourinho relishing league test

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes the Premier League title is up for grabs in 2014-15, with England's top flight stronger than ever.

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Orioles rout Cardinals

The Baltimore Orioles crushed the St Louis Cardinals 12-2 as the Toronto Blue Jays lost ground in the American League East division.

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Yedlin in Europe - Hanauer

The Seattle Sounders confirmed right-back DeAndre Yedlin is in Europe negotiating a transfer to a "big club", amid interest from Tottenham.

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Henry undecided on future

New York Red Bulls veteran Thierry Henry said he is weighing up his playing future following Landon Donovan's retirement.

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Furyk to stay patient at Valhalla

Jim Furyk will continue to pick his shots at the US PGA Championship in Kentucky as he attempts to win his second major.

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Williams sisters to meet in semis

Top seed Serena Williams booked a semi-final showdown with sister Venus after both battled through at the Rogers Cup on Friday.

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McIlroy hits the front, Day lurking, Woods misses cut

World number one Rory McIlroy took a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Championship as Tiger Woods missed the cut on Friday.

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Neville tips United for glory

Phil Neville accepted responsibility for Manchester United's nightmare 2013-14 Premier League season but expects the club to bounce back.

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Harper lifts Nationals

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer as the Washington Nationals downed the New York Mets 5-3 for an MLB series win on Thursday.

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Wenger wants better Arsenal defence

Arsene Wenger said Arsenal must improve defensively if they are to end their Premier League trophy drought.

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Spahic quits national team

Emir Spahic called time on his international career with Bosnia-Herzegovina following their group-stage exit at the World Cup in Brazil.

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Poyet 'confident' of Borini capture

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet remains confident the club will sign Liverpool striker Fabio Borini.

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Stones eyeing future captaincy

Young defender John Stones said he would "jump" at the chance to captain Everton in the future after signing a new contract.

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Liga MX Preview

America coach Antonio Mohamed says it is "premature" to talk about anything beyond Saturday's trip to Tigres UANL.

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Marquez domination must end

Marc Marquez is flying high in MotoGP but Valentino Rossi is determined to end his rival's record-breaking winning streak.

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Westwood joint US PGA leader

Lee Westwood stormed into a one-stroke lead alongside Kevin Chappell and Ryan Palmer after the opening round at the US PGA Championship.

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Wenger wants better defence

Arsene Wenger said Arsenal must improve defensively if they are to end their Premier League trophy drought.

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Cleverley out to silence critics

Tom Cleverley is determined to prove his doubters wrong after being made a scapegoat at Manchester United last season.

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CONCACAF Champions League Review

Montreal Impact kicked off their CONCACAF Champions League campaign in perfect fashion, defeating FAS 1-0 on Tuesday.

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Federer makes winning start in Toronto

Roger Federer raced through to the third round of the Rogers Cup on Tuesday, while teenage sensation Nick Kyrgios also advanced in Toronto.

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Hutton determined to prove worth

Alan Hutton admitted he never thought he would play for Aston Villa again following his match-winning performance on Tuesday.

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Janmaat will face City

Alan Pardew insisted full-back Daryl Janmaat will be fit to play in Newcastle United's Premier League opener against Manchester City.

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League will be difficult for Van Gaal

Brendan Rodgers warned counterpart Louis van Gaal to brace himself for the unpredictability of the Premier League.

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Schmeichel: Rooney for United captaincy

Wayne Rooney is the "obvious choice" for the Manchester United captaincy, according to former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

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Dethroned Adam Scott promises to attack

Adam Scott is to take a more aggressive approach into the final major tournament of the year, the US PGA Championship.

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Usmanov confident of Arsenal success

Arsenal are ready to compete for trophies on all fronts, according to the club's second-highest shareholder Alisher Usmanov.

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McIlroy focused on winning titles

WGC-Bridgestone Invitational champion Rory McIlroy is unfazed by his return to the top of the world rankings.

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Van Gaal focused on Swansea

Louis van Gaal turned his attention to Manchester United's Premier League opener following Monday's International Champions Cup triumph.

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Diacre makes history

Clermont coach Corinne Diacre became the first woman to take charge of a men's professional football team in a competitive match in France.

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United rally past Liverpool in final

A second-half comeback saw Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-1 to lift the International Champions Cup on Monday.

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Hudson named New Zealand coach

New Zealand ended their search for a coach, appointing Anthony Hudson as Ricki Herbert's successor.

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Coates weighing up Liverpool future

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates admitted he could be forced to leave Anfield if he does not play regularly.

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United clash more than a friendly

Brendan Rodgers will settle for nothing less than victory, despite Liverpool's fixture with Manchester United being a pre-season friendly.

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Osman tips bright future for Besic

Everton veteran Leon Osman has backed new signing Muhamed Besic to become a crowd favourite at Goodison Park.

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Van Gaal to decide on squad

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he will make a final judgement on his squad at the conclusion of the Unites States tour.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

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Ecuador Primera A Review

Mushuc Runa defeated champions Emelec 1-0 as the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A came to an end on Sunday.

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McIlroy wins WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Rory McIlroy claimed back-to-back wins after taking out the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by two strokes ahead of Sergio Garcia on Sunday.

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Liga MX Review

Raul Jimenez netted a hat-trick as America routed Puebla 4-0 to preserve their 100 per cent record in Liga MX.

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Peruvian Primera Division Review

A first-half brace from veteran Carlos Orejuela inspired Peruvian Primera Division leaders Inti Gas to a 3-2 victory over San Simon on Sunday.

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Mata buoyed by early United form

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is encouraged by manager Louis van Gaal's impact at the club ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

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David Villa wants to leave New York City legacy

Melbourne City loan signing David Villa is determined to be remembered in New York long after he retires following his high-profile transfer to the MLS.

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Fletcher backs Herrera

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher said new team-mate Ander Herrera will be a key player for the club in 2014-15.

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Berdych bundled out in Washington

Top seed Tomas Berdych crashed out of the Citi Open on Thursday, losing to Vasek Pospisil 6-2 6-4 in the third round in Washington.

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Copa do Brasil Review

Vasco da Gama qualified for the last-16 of the Copa do Brasil after prevailing 4-1 on aggregate against Ponte Preta.

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Schneiderlin staying put, says Koeman

Want-away midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin will not be leaving Southampton, according to manager Ronald Koeman.

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Atletico say no to Torres, Hernandez

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insisted the Spanish champions will not sign former captain Fernando Torres or Javier Hernandez.

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Leishman takes first-round lead in Ohio

Marc Leishman carded a six-under-par 64 to sit a shot clear atop the leaderboard after the first round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

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Johnson takes leave of absence

American Dustin Johnson has announced that he will take a leave of absence from golf to seek help for "personal challenges".

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Liga MX Preview

Monterrey defender Efrain Juarez is happy with the club's perfect start to the Liga MX season but is refusing to get too carried away.

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Rodgers challenges Henderson

Brendan Rodgers wants more goals from Jordan Henderson after the Liverpool midfielder scored against Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Janko joins Sydney as marquee

Sydney FC have signed Austria captain Marc Janko as their marquee player for the 2014-15 A-League season.

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Ecuador Primera A Review

Emelec were officially crowned champions of the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A after defeating Deportivo Quito 2-0 on Wednesday.

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Berdych makes winning return

Top seed Tomas Berdych opened his Citi Open campaign in resounding fashion, downing Robby Ginepri 6-1 6-4 in the second round on Wednesday.

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Gerrard open to move abroad

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could follow Frank Lampard abroad, after hinting he would be open to the idea of leaving England.

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Zaha eager to impress Van Gaal

Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha said he wants to force his way into Louis van Gaal's calculations after being frozen out by David Moyes.

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Atletico fall to Gonzalez heroics

Goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez was the hero, converting the winning penalty as America upstaged Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the shoot-out on Wednesday.

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Dhawan: We face a tough task

India opener Shikhar Dhawan admitted the tourists face an uphill battle to avoid defeat in the third Test against England in Southampton.

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England hungry for a win

Joe Root said England are determined to end their winless run in the third Test against India, who have been set a mammoth target.

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Bertrand joins Southampton on loan

Southampton have completed the signing of left-back Ryan Bertrand on a season-long loan deal from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

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Yankees rally to beat Rangers

The New York Yankees overturned a three-run deficit to topple the Texas Rangers 12-11 in a MLB thriller on Tuesday.

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Louis Van Gaal delighted with Manchester United display

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hailed his side for what he described as the club's "best match" of their United States tour.

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Simeone talks up Hernandez transfer

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to rule out a move for Javier Hernandez, fuelling speculation of a potential transfer.

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United edge Inter on penalties

Manchester United prevailed 5-3 on penalties against Inter in Tuesday's International Champions Cup clash in Maryland.

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Rafa Benitez denies Callejon spat

Napoli coach Rafael Benitez has denied rumours of a rift with Jose Callejon amid interest from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.

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Tevez's father released after kidnapping

Carlos Tevez's father was released unharmed after he was kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, according to the player's lawyer.

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Toure plans to see out career with City

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure wants to stay at the Premier League champions for as long as possible after a turbulent off-season.

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Rodgers: We won't rush Lallana

Midfielder Adam Lallana will not be rushed back from a knee injury ahead of schedule, according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Arsenal have to improve

Arsene Wenger is hoping for an improvement against the Premier League's bigger teams as Arsenal aim to end their league drought.

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Isner to play Sela in Atlanta

Top seed John Isner will have the chance to defend his Atlanta Open title after beating counterpart Jack Sock 7-5 6-4 in the semi-finals.

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Villa battle past Dynamo

Aston Villa preserved their perfect pre-season record with a 1-0 victory over Houston Dynamo on Saturday.

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United more efficient

Roma coach Rudi Garcia said his team were not composed enough in the final third after losing 3-2 to Manchester United on Saturday.

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Arsenal upstaged by Tim Cahill's Red Bulls

Arsenal suffered defeat in their only pre-season fixture in the United States, losing 1-0 to Tim Cahill's New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

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Van Gaal bemoans display

Louis van Gaal was far from pleased with Manchester United's performance, despite their 3-2 win over Roma in Denver on Saturday.

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CS Sfaxien 1 ES Tunis 0

Philippe Troussier made a successful return to Africa as CS Sfaxien accounted for rivals ES Tunis 1-0 in CAF Champions League on Saturday.

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Furyk moves clear in Quebec

Jim Furyk is poised to end his title drought after earning a three-shot lead heading into the final round at the Canadian Open on Saturday.

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Door open for Lampard Melbourne City move

New York City sporting director Claudio Reyna refused to rule out the possibility of Frank Lampard spending time in Australia on loan.

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Van Gaal to wait for Strootman

Kevin Strootman could be reunited with Louis van Gaal after the Manchester United manager said he was monitoring the midfielder's recovery.

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Colorado Rapids 3 Chivas USA 0

A 3-0 victory over Chivas USA saw the Colorado Rapids climb up to third position in the MLS' Western Conference standings on Friday.

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Rodriguez best suited to no.10

James Rodriguez needs freedom on the pitch in order to flourish at Real Madrid, according to Portuguese coach Andre Villas-Boas.

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Own goal helps Palace win

Crystal Palace claimed their second pre-season win after downing the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Friday.

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Shaw deal would have 'killed' Chelsea

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said Luke Shaw's excessive wage demands were behind the club's decision to end their pursuit of the left-back.

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Furyk into a share of Canadian lead

Jim Furyk produced a memorable round as he powered into a share of a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Canadian Open on Friday.

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Rooney wants to lead United

Wayne Rooney has reiterated his desire to become the new captain of Manchester United.

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Lallana to miss six weeks

Adam Lallana will miss the start of Liverpool's 2014-15 Premier League campaign after suffering a knee injury.

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Blue Jays blank Red Sox in rout

The Toronto Blue Jays dismantled the Boston Red Sox 8-0 as they claimed a series win in MLB action on Thursday.

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Cech does not want bench role

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insisted he will not play second fiddle at Stamford Bridge during the upcoming Premier League season.

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Bale: Madrid want to win every trophy

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale said the European champions are targeting success on all fronts in 2014-15.

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Real's time to shine, says Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's historic UEFA Champions League triumph has given the club renewed belief ahead of the new season.

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I have not seen Ideye play live

West Brom coach Alan Irvine has high hopes for record signing Brown Ideye despite admitting he has never seen the Nigerian striker play.

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Giggs likens Van Gaal to Ferguson

Ryan Giggs said new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal shares the same qualities and characteristics as former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Copa do Brasil Review

Corinthians, Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras are poised to advance to the final stages of the Copa do Brasil after resounding wins midweek.

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Van Gaal: We will play three-man defence

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed he will adopt a three-man defence for the upcoming Premier League season.

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Putnam, Petrovic share lead in Quebec

Michael Putnam and Tim Petrovic earned a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Canadian Open on Thursday.

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Pinto steps down as Costa Rica coach

Coach Jorge Luis Pinto has walked away from Costa Rica after failing to agree a new deal with the country's football federation.

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United make winning start

The Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United opened with a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Wednesday.

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Santos cannot meet Robinho's demands

Santos vice-president Odilio Rodrigues admitted the club's efforts to sign Robinho from Milan are proving difficult due to his wage demands.

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Mourinho happy with goalkeeper situation

Jose Mourinho has no plans to part with Petr Cech or Thibaut Courtois, despite both Chelsea goalkeepers wanting regular football.

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Palace held to draw by Crew

Crystal Palace continued their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season with a 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew on Wednesday.

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Nationals rally against Rockies

The Washington Nationals overturned a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 in MLB on Tuesday.

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No pressure for Shaw

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is not feeling any added pressure following the departure of veteran Patrice Evra.

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Hamilton on track for Hungary record

Lewis Hamilton can become the first driver to win three successive Hungarian Grand Prix's when Formula One heads to Hungaroring on Sunday.

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Garcia eyeing Serie A title

Roma coach Rudi Garcia has set his sights on winning the Serie A title in his second season at the helm.

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Father against Vlasic's move abroad

Tottenham target Nikola Vlasic would be best served continuing his development at Hajduk Split, according to the player's father Josko.

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Rodgers welcomes Gerrard's retirement

Steven Gerrard's international retirement will only benefit Liverpool and their bid to win the Premier League, according to Brendan Rodgers.

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City's Fofana allegedly racially abused

A friendly between Manchester City's Under-21 side and HNK Rijeka was called off after Seko Fofana was an alleged victim of racial abuse.

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Rodgers excited by new arrivals

Brendan Rodgers is relishing the opportunity to work with Liverpool's new signings as the club aim to win the 2014-15 Premier League title.

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Koeman: No bids for Lovren

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman insists the club have yet to receive an offer from Liverpool for centre-back Dejan Lovren.

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Red Sox trounce Blue Jays

David Ortiz produced the goods as the Boston Red Sox annihilated rivals the Toronto Blue Jays 14-1 in MLB action on Monday.

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Mathieu not Barca material

Rafael Marquez has urged former club Barcelona to look beyond signing centre-back Jeremy Mathieu, who he believes is overpriced.

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Brazil behind Germany, Spain

Brazil star Neymar said the national team have slipped down the pecking order following their humiliating elimination at the FIFA World Cup.

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Lucescu blames Joorabchian

Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu has taken aim at agent Kia Joorabchian, believing he encouraged six players not to return to Ukraine.

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Robinho undecided on future

Milan forward Robinho is still unsure where he will be playing next season, amid reports he is set to join incoming MLS team Orlando City.

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Querrey advances in Georgia

Sam Querrey opened the Atlanta Open with a hard-fought victory over the unseeded Steve Johnson in their all-American affair on Monday.

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Tiago re-signs with Atletico

Tiago has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by signing a two-year deal with La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

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Puyol against Spain overhaul

Carles Puyol does not believe a drastic overhaul of the Spain national team is necessary despite their failure at the FIFA World Cup.

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Vettel pleased with fourth in Germany

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel had no complaints after finishing fourth at the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Scott: Early missed chances cost me

Adam Scott believes missed chances in the second round cost him the opportunity to challenge for The Open Championship.

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Mata hopeful of title

Juan Mata is targeting silverware with Manchester United due to the brand of football set to be ushered in by new manager Louis van Gaal.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Patriotas Boyaca and Deportes Tolima were among the winners as Colombia's Primera A Clausura campaign kicked off on the weekend.

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Monaco can replace Rodriguez

Monaco striker Valere Germain is confident the club cope with the loss of Real Madrid-bound star James Rodriguez.

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Callejon staying put

Napoli forward Jose Callejon is aware of interest from rival clubs but insists he is happy in Italy.

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Chilean Primera Division Review

Huachipato and Santiago Wanderers were both 3-0 winners as the Apertura campaign of the Chilean Primera Division kicked off on the weekend.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Internacional were big winners as Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A standings on the weekend.

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Ko wins Marathon Classic

New Zealand youngster Lydia Ko carded a final round 65 as she claimed the Marathon Classic by one stroke in Ohio on Sunday.

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Navas most complete goalkeeper

Keylor Navas has been hailed as the most complete goalkeeper by countryman Luis Gabelo Conejo ahead of his proposed move to Real Madrid.

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Martinez wants three forwards

Everton manager Roberto Martinez plans to add three attacking players to his squad before the 2014-15 Premier League season.

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Scott laments windy conditions

Australian Adam Scott said he failed to adjust to the windy conditions as he lost ground to Rory McIlroy at The Open Championship on Friday.

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Rafael excited by Van Gaal era

Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva is relishing the opportunity to work with new manager Louis van Gaal.

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Walcott progressing well

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed forward Theo Walcott is on track to return to full training at the end of August.

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Vettel hoping for rain in Germany

Red Bull's best chance of winning the German Grand Prix is if it rains on Sunday, according to four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel.

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Besler focused on Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler insists he remains committed to the MLS club, amid reports of a contract extension.

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Ibra: Lahm going out on his terms

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Germany captain Philipp Lahm should be able to retire on his own terms.

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Rodriguez too big for Monaco

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes James Rodriguez is too big for Monaco following his exploits at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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Svitolina out to make her mark in Baku

Defending champion Elina Svitolina can become the first multiple winner of the Baku Cup when the WTA tournament gets underway on Monday.

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Kuzmanovic staying put

Serbian midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic has dismissed suggestions he wants to leave Inter ahead of the 2014-15 Serie A season.

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Melgar go top, Inti Gas stumble

Melgar preserved their unbeaten start to the season and moved top of Peru's Primera Division table as rivals Inti Gas drew midweek.

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Cruzeiro maintain lead

League leaders Cruzeiro defeated Vitoria 3-1 as Brazil's Serie A returned to action midweek following the conclusion of the World Cup.

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Badstuber ready for comeback

Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber is relishing his return to the pitch after 19 months on the sidelines with injury.

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Alonso puts future on hold

Fernando Alonso insists he has not spoken with rival Formula One teams as talk surrounding his future with Ferrari intensifies.

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Criscito confirms contact with Milan

Zenit Saint Petersburg left-back Domenico Criscito revealed his agent has held talks with Milan over a potential transfer.

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Captaincy up for grabs

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he will take his time carefully considering the club's next captain.

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Scott a British Open contender

Adam Scott said it was paramount he kept pace with leader Rory McIlroy after the Australian shot a 68 on day one of The Open Championship.

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Premier League switch a boyhood dream

Filipe Luis opened up about his imminent transfer to Chelsea, insisting his decision to leave Atletico Madrid was based on a boyhood dream.

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MLS Review

Sporting Kansas City returned to the Eastern Conference summit after claiming a late 2-1 win over Columbus Crew in MLS on Wednesday.

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Swansea open tour with draw

Swansea City kicked off their American tour with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mexican outfit Chivas Guadalajara on Wednesday.

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Rodgers confident ahead of new season

Brendan Rodgers said belief is high within the Liverpool squad, as the Premier League team attempts to go one step better in 2014-15.

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Kuchar hopeful of dream win

World number five Matt Kuchar is hoping to fulfil his childhood dream of winning The Open Championship this weekend.

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Duo in talks with Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City captain Matt Besler said the MLS club are considering offers from English duo Fulham and Sunderland.

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I have a great relationship with Pirlo

New Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted he has no problem with Andrea Pirlo following the midfielder's departure from Milan in 2011.

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Ronaldo loves himself, says Boban

Cristiano Ronaldo's selfishness and vanity hampered Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, according to Croatian icon Zvonimir Boban.

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Galvez: I met with Dortmund

Spanish defender Alejandro Galvez said he was in discussions with Borussia Dortmund before opting to join Bundesliga rivals Werder Bremen.

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Cruyff questions Barcelona trio

Johan Cruyff has slammed Barcelona over the signing of Luis Suarez, believing it could signal the end of their renowned brand of football.

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Brazilian football in decline

European nations have surpassed Brazil with their superior technical ability, according to former coach Mano Menezes.

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Jenkinson: Arsenal hungry for more

Right-back Carl Jenkinson believes Arsenal can win the Premier League title after ending their trophy drought last season.

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Llorente: Serie A remains priority

Fernando Llorente said defending champions Juventus are determined to maintain their stranglehold on Serie A.

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Lukaku inspired WBA switch

Belgian left-back Sebastien Pocognoli said he was convinced to join West Brom after consulting compatriot Romelu Lukaku.

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Porte ready to pounce

Richie Porte believes Team Sky are well placed in their bid to claim back-to-back Tour de France wins after Alberto Contador crashed out.

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World Cup win is unbelievable

Germany forward Mario Gotze was lost for words after scoring the match-winning goal in extra time of the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

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Downing talks up Valencia arrival

West Ham winger Stewart Downing is excited by the impending arrival of Enner Valencia, believing he will help ease the load on Andy Carroll.

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Inti Gas go top as Universitario lose

Universitario were surprisingly beaten by UTC Cajamarca as Inti Gas moved clear atop the Primera Division table in Peru on the weekend.

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Emelec poised for championship

Emelec remain on track to finish top of the Ecuador Primera A table, despite playing out a goalless draw on Sunday.

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Harman wins John Deere Classic

A flurry of late birdies saw Brian Harman claim his maiden PGA Tour title with a one-stroke victory at the John Deere Classic.

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Hummels: I'm on another planet

Mats Hummels was left feeling out of this world after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

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Lahm ecstatic after triumph

Philipp Lahm hailed the resilience of Germany as they upstaged Argentina 1-0 after extra time to claim their fourth FIFA World Cup crown.

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Gerrard should remain captain

Former England captain David Beckham has urged Steven Gerrard to stay on as skipper, despite the disappointment of the FIFA World Cup.

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Brewers beaten again

The Milwaukee Brewers slumped to a seventh consecutive defeat after they were routed 10-2 by the St Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

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Cafu backs Scolari

Brazil icon Cafu said he would have adopted the same approach as underfire Luiz Felipe Scolari at the FIFA World Cup.

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Sabella warns Argentina

Alejandro Sabella believes Argentina have to produce a near-perfect performance if they are to beat Germany and win the FIFA World Cup.

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Klinsmann: Germany are favourites

FIFA World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann has tipped Germany to continue their domination of Argentina in Sunday's final.

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Blind hopes youngsters stick together

Defender Daley Blind praised the team's young players after the Netherlands finished third at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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Thiago Silva frustrated by failure

Brazil captain Thiago Silva said his team did not deserve to end their FIFA World Cup campaign on a losing note.

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Van Gaal proud after Dutch win

Louis van Gaal paid tribute to his Netherlands team after they beat Brazil in the third-place play-off at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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Hewitt, Karlovic to contest final

Lleyton Hewitt will contest his third consecutive Hall of Fame Championships final after downing Jack Sock in straight sets on Saturday.

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Harman surges into lead

Brian Harman stormed into a one-stroke lead at the John Deere Classic after carding a third round six-under-par 65 on Saturday.

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DC United consolidated top spot in the Eastern Conference after defeating the hapless SJ Earthquakes 2-1 on Friday.

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Otamendi unfazed by price tag

Nicolas Otamendi does not feel any added pressure after Valencia spent €12 million to secure his services.

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Sam targeting top three

Sidney Sam is aiming high following his move to Schalke from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen, setting his sights on a top-three finish.

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Rodriguez out for revenge

Maxi Rodriguez is determined to exact revenge after Germany eliminated Argentina at the quarter-final stage of the past two FIFA World Cups.

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Bruno Alves could leave Fenerbahce

Veteran defender Bruno Alves could leave Fenerbahce due to their expulsion from the UEFA Champions League, according to his father.

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Sanchez signing highlights ambition

Mikel Arteta believes Alexis Sanchez's arrival at Arsenal is a statement of intent from the Premier League title hopefuls.

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Mertesacker demands repeat

Germany defender Per Mertesacker warned his team-mates against complacency as they prepare to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final.

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McGirt, Johnson lead John Deere Classic

William McGirt joined American counterpart Zach Johnson atop the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the John Deere Classic on Friday.

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Lizarazu lauds craftiness

Former France international Bixente Lizarazu praised Argentina's ability to break up the play ahead of the FIFA World Cup final.

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Tour starts now, says Porte

Team Sky rider Richie Porte is ready to fight for top honours after surviving a tense seventh stage at the Tour de France on Friday.

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Patience key for Sharma

Ishant Sharma insisted there is still a long way to go if India are to beat England in the opening Test at Trent Bridge.

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Adams: Norwich will not overspend

Norwich City manager Neil Adams will tread carefully during the transfer window, insisting he will not pay over the odds for a player.

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Ricciardo doubts German chances

Daniel Ricciardo conceded Red Bull may struggle at the upcoming German Grand Prix.

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Tigers rally to blitz Dodgers

The Detroit Tigers overturned a five-run deficit to rout the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-5 in a battle of the MLB's high-flyers on Tuesday.

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Icardi vows to remain at Inter

Inter striker Mauro Icardi has pledged his future to the Serie A club admit interest from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.

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Klose focused on final

Veteran striker Miroslav Klose refused to dwell on his record-breaking feat after Germany advanced to the FIFA World Cup final.

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Fred: Brazilian players scarred forever

Brazil striker Fred said his team-mates will never forget their 7-1 capitulation at the hands of Germany at the FIFA World Cup.

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Muller stunned by rout

Thomas Muller was lost for words after Germany booked their spot in the FIFA World Cup final courtesy of a 7-1 win over Brazil on Tuesday.

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Langerak staying at Dortmund

Australia international goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2014-15 Bundesliga season.

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Sakho delighted with support

Mamadou Sakho believes renewed interest in the France national team will prove beneficial ahead of Euro 2016.

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