Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud targets 20-goal haul this season
Olivier Giroud reveals that he wants to score between 15 and 20 goals for Arsenal in the upcoming season.
Jul 15, 08:01
On this day: Blackburn Rovers break transfer record for Chris Sutton
Twenty-one years ago today, Blackburn Rovers paid a record £5m to sign striker Chris Sutton from Norwich City.
Jul 15, 08:00
Transfer Talk 8am Update: Angel di Maria, David de Gea, Pedro
Sports Mole gathers all of the transfer stories making the headlines on Wednesday morning.
Jul 15, 07:55
Champions League Twenty20 discontinued with immediate effect
The Champions League Twenty20 competition is scrapped six years after its launch due to failure to attract crowds.
Jul 15, 07:47
David de Gea 'could delay Real Madrid move until next summer due to sign-on fee'
Real Madrid reportedly promise to pay David de Gea a €5m (£3.5m) sign-on fee if he delays his move from Manchester United until next summer.
Jul 15, 07:22
Lucas Leiva hopes Roberto Firmino can become the 'new Luis Suarez' at Liverpool
Lucas Leiva is hopeful that new Liverpool signing Roberto Firmino will become the 'new Luis Suarez' at Anfield.
Jul 15, 07:04
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - July 15
Sports Mole provides updates of all the latest transfer developments as they emerge throughout the day.
Jul 15, 07:00
Australia drop Shane Watson for second Ashes Test at Lord's?
Australia reportedly drop Shane Watson from the team for the second Ashes Test, which gets underway at Lord's on Thursday.
Jul 15, 06:37
Arsene Wenger explains reason for sending Carl Jenkinson back to West Ham
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident that West Ham United is the right place for Carl Jenkinson to continue his development.
Jul 15, 06:21
Sunderland beaten on US tour opener
Sunderland begin their US tour with a defeat as United Soccer League side Sacramento Republic clinch a 1-0 victory at Bonney Field.
Jul 15, 06:17
Tim Sherwood confirms Aston Villa takeover talks have broken down
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that the club's takeover talks with a consortium have broken down.
Jul 15, 06:09
Justin Rose content with pre-Open form
Justin Rose insists that he is capable of producing his best golf at The Open this week as he bids to win a second Major.
Jul 15, 05:41
Ryan Shawcross tips Jack Butland to shine this season
Ryan Shawcross believes that Jack Butland can shine for Stoke City following Asmir Begovic's move to Chelsea.
Jul 15, 05:19
Tiger Woods: 'I'm not finished yet'
Tiger Woods claims that he still has the ability to compete with the best players at the Majors ahead of The Open at St Andrews.
Jul 15, 05:07
Kevin Pietersen: 'Shane Watson deserves another chance'
Kevin Pietersen believes that Shane Watson deserves another chance from Australia's selectors as reports continue to suggest that he will be dropped for the second Test.
Jul 15, 05:00
West Ham United move for Alex Song in doubt?
West Ham United are considering cancelling the proposed permanent move for Alex Song after the Barcelona midfielder was told he may need ankle surgery.
Jul 15, 04:41
Lucas Leiva: 'Liverpool will recover from Raheem Sterling departure'
Lucas Leiva insists that Raheem Sterling's move to Manchester City will not have the same impact on Liverpool as Luis Suarez's exit last summer.
Jul 15, 04:17
Newcastle United begin US tour with defeat to Atlas
Newcastle United begin their tour of the USA with a 2-1 loss to Mexican club Atlas in Milwaukee.
Jul 15, 04:04
Costa Rica through with goalless draw
Costa Rica secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup with a goalless draw against Canada.
Jul 15, 03:37
David Gold: 'Andy Carroll to return in September'
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold reveals that Andy Carroll is likely to be back in action in early September.
Jul 15, 03:15
Tom Cleverley desperate to earn England place
Tom Cleverley admits that earning a regular place in the England squad was one of the reasons behind his move to Everton.
Jul 15, 02:58
Real Sociedad make £6m offer for Joel Campbell?
Real Sociedad reportedly make an offer of £6m for Arsenal forward Joel Campbell as the Costa Rican moves a step closer to leaving the club.
Jul 15, 02:38
Napoli slam Gonzalo Higuain reports
Napoli hit back at claims from Gonzalo Higuain's agent that they would be willing to sell him for £35m.
Jul 15, 02:25
Mikel Arteta: 'Arsene Wenger has faith in me'
Mikel Arteta insists that Arsene Wenger has faith in him following his decision to sign a new deal with Arsenal.
Jul 15, 02:12
Bournemouth cruise past Philadelphia Union in pre-season friendly
Premier League newcomers Bournemouth earn a 4-1 pre-season friendly victory over MLS side the Philadelphia Union.
Jul 15, 01:58
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Raheem Sterling one of world's best attacking players'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini labels new signing Raheem Sterling one of the "best attacking players in world football" following his move from Liverpool.
Jul 15, 01:33
Kurt Zouma: 'Radamel Falcao is a really good striker'
Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma is quick to praise the qualities of incoming striker Radamel Falcao, who recently joined the club on a season-long loan from AS Monaco.
Jul 15, 01:19
Garath McCleary goal sees Jamaica grab victory to seal progression in Gold Cup
Garath McCleary's second-half goal is enough to hand Jamaica a slender 1-0 victory over El Salvador in the Gold Cup to ensure that they finish as winners of Group B.
Jul 15, 00:58
Scott Brown: 'No excuses should we not make Champions League group stages'
Celtic midfielder Scott Brown insists that there will be "no excuses" should the club suffer early elimination during the qualifying stages of the Champions League.
Jul 15, 00:35
Brooklyn Nets forward Thomas Robinson to undergo knee surgery
Brooklyn Nets power forward Thomas Robinson will undergo surgery to mend a meniscus tear in his right knee sustained while working out ahead of the new season.
Jul 15, 00:31
Victor Valdes's agent in talks over season-long Valencia loan?
The agent representing Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is reportedly holding talks with Spanish side Valencia over a possible loan move for the veteran stopper.
Jul 15, 00:19
Boston Celtics acquire Perry Jones, second-rounder from Oklahoma City Thunder
The Boston Celtics acquire Perry Jones, a second-round Draft pick and cash in a trade deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sending a conditional second-rounder in exchange.
Jul 15, 00:14
Manchester United explore option of Angel di Maria, Edinson Cavani swap?
Manchester United could reportedly explore the option of swapping Argentine winger Angel di Maria for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani.
Jul 15, 00:00
Amar'e Stoudemire determined to guide Miami Heat to success
Miami Heat power forward Amar'e Stoudemire admits that he is ready to do whatever it takes to help his new club win in the 2015-16 season.
Jul 14, 23:51
Steve McClaren: 'Fabricio Coloccini is Newcastle United captain for now'
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren says that Fabricio Coloccini remains the club's captain, but that he could experiment with different options ahead of the new season.
Jul 14, 23:42
Larry Bird: 'Indiana Pacers will decide on Paul George position'
Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird insists that the team will decide on where Paul George will line up for them in the 2015-16 season.
Jul 14, 23:31
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez to miss first game of new season'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that he expects playmaker Alexis Sanchez to miss the first game of the new season as he recovers from competing at the Copa America.
Jul 14, 23:24
Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson relishing injury return
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson says that he cannot wait to return to action in the 2015 after missing the majority of the 2014 campaign.
Jul 14, 23:19
Chelsea close to sealing deal for Barcelona winger Pedro?
Premier League champions Chelsea are reportedly close to sealing a deal to sign Barcelona winger Pedro for a fee thought to be in the region of £22m.
Jul 14, 23:15
Randy Moss defends Tom Brady amid deflategate scandal
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss insists that Tom Brady is the most professional player he has worked with, amid criticism for the deflategate scandal.
Jul 14, 23:03
