Rio 2016 Olympics: China's Tan scores 40-yard goal

Tan Ruyin of China scores a 40-yard goal to put China 2-0 up against South Africa in their match at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

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Russia to learn Rio Paralympics fate on Sunday

The International Paralympic Committee calls reports Russia has been banned from competing in the Rio Paralympics "pure speculation".

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Sharapova, McIlroy, Federer - the stars you won't see in Rio

Injury, suspension, disputes and fear of the Zika virus have kept some of the biggest names in sport from competing in Rio.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Galal Yafai, Joe Cordina & Lawrence Okolie progress

British fighters Galal Yafai, Joe Cordina and Lawrence Okolie progress on the first day of boxing at the Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: GB's Brinn Bevan qualifies with a 'brilliant routine'

Great Britain's Brinn Bevan qualifies with a "brilliant routine" on the parallel bars to make the final 24.

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Fox-Pitt leads even ting dressage after 'special' day

William Fox-Pitt leads the individual dressage only 10 months after being placed in an induced coma following a fall.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Nile Wilson's exceptional high bar display

Nile Wilson, 20, produced exceptional displays to qualify second for Wednesday's all-around gymnastics final.

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Mudranov wins Russia's first gold in Rio

Russia claims its first medal of Rio 2016 as Beslan Mudranov wins Olympic gold in the men's -60kg event.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: GB's Yafai progresses in boxing

Great Britain boxer Galal Yafai secures a unanimous points victory over Cameroon's Simplice Fotsala to progress to the second round of the men's light fly boxing.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain men through to gymnastics team final

Great Britain reach Monday's Olympic gymnastics men's team final with an impressive display in qualification.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Joe Cordina wins tight opening contest

Britain's Joe Cordina earns a split decision over Philippine fighter Charly Coronel Suarez in his opening contest of the men's light (60kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Crashes, medals, records & bullets - day one in Rio

Britons Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome miss out on medals but Adam Peaty sets a world record on a dramatic opening day of the Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Belgium's Greg van Avermaet wins in eventful road race

Great Britain's Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas miss out on a medal in the men's road race at Rio 2016 as Belgium's Greg van Avermaet takes gold.

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Rio Olympics 2016: GB men shine in gymnastics qualification

Great Britain reach Monday's Olympic gymnastics men's team final by finishing third in qualification.

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Pint-sized TMS: Lost spectators as England take control

Watch highlights as England build a lead of 311 runs at Edgbaston while one member of the crowd finds herself lost within the side screen.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Heather Watson beats Shuai Peng

Watch the five best shots from Heather Watson's three-set 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, win over China's Shuai Peng in the first round of the Women's Tennis singles.

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Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Sadio Mane scores first goal for the Reds in friendly

Sadio Mane scores his first goal for Liverpool as they thrash Barcelona 4-0 in the International Champions Cup at Wembley.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Road race leaders lose out in dramatic crash

Vincenzo Nibali and Sergio Henao crash on the descent in the closing stages of the men's road race, ending their medal hopes.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Adam Peaty breaks world record in men's 100m breaststroke heats

Great Britain's Adam Peaty breaks the world record as he swims his 100m breaststroke heat in a time of 57.55 seconds at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Froome and Thomas miss out in men's road race

Great Britain miss out on a medal in the men's road race at Rio 2016 as Belgium's Greg van Avermaet wins Olympic gold.

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Rio 2016: Teenager Yusra Mardini first to represent refugee team

Yusra Mardini becomes the first athlete to represent the refugee team at Rio 2016, 12 months after fleeing Syria.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Kyle Edmund eases past Jordan Thompson

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund wins his opening match in the Olympics men's singles with a 6-4 6-2 win against Jordan Thompson.

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Rio 2016 Olympics swimming: Adam Peaty sets new 100m breaststroke world record

Great Britain's Adam Peaty set a new world record in the men's 100m breaststroke at the Rio Olympic Games.

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French gymnast breaks leg during Olympic vault

French gymnast Samir Ait Said suffers a horrific leg break while performing in the vault at the Rio Olympics.

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England v Pakistan: Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali take hosts 311 runs clear

Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali share an unbeaten century stand as England open a 311-run lead in the third Test against Pakistan.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Lebanese athletes refuse to travel with Israel team

Lebanese athletes refuse to share a bus with the Israel team to get to Friday's Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony, both teams say.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Belgium 4-1 Great Britain - highlights

Team GB lose their opening hockey match with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium at Rio 2016.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: GB's Grainger & Thornley qualify for rowing semi-final

Katherine Grainger and Victoria Thornley are into the semi-finals of the women's doubles sculls after finishing second in their heat.

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'Chris, they're calling your name' - BBC journalists tell Froome to register for race

Chris Froome has to be told to register for the men's road race by two BBC journalists, minutes before the start.

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Evans scores on return after two-year absence

Ched Evans scores on his return to professional football by netting the equaliser for Chesterfield at Oxford United.

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GB thrashed by Belgium in hockey

Great Britain's men make a disappointing start to their Olympics campaign after being thrashed 4-1 by Group A rivals Belgium.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Tearful McKenzie out of judo

British Commonwealth champion Ashley McKenzie is out of the -60kg category, losing to a single yuko point from world number four Yeldov Smetov.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Grainger and Thornley into semi-finals

Katherine Grainger and Victoria Thornley reach the semi-finals of the women's doubles sculls after finishing second in their heat.

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Britain's women beat hosts in sevens opener

Great Britain's women start the inaugural Olympic rugby sevens competition with a 29-3 win over hosts Brazil in Rio.

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Rio 2016: GB's Nick Catlin scores 'superb' equaliser against Belgium

Team GB's Nick Catlin scores a "superb" equaliser to get Britain back into their opening hockey match against Belgium at Rio 2016.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Organisers apologise for long queues

Rio 2016 organisers apologise after spectators faced long queues to enter the Olympic Park on day one of the Games.

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Shergar Cup: Hayley Turner wins on return but Rest of the World triumph

Hayley Turner comes out of retirement to triumph on Early Morning in the Shergar Cup, but the Rest of the World win the event.

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Kasper Schmeichel: Leicester City goalkeeper signs new five-year deal

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel signs a new five-year deal with Premier League champions Leicester City.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Serbian rowers capsize during qualification

Serbian pair Milos Vasic and Nenad Bedik capsize during qualification for the men's pair rowing semi-final at Lagoa Stadium.

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Woman lost in sightscreen halts play at Edgbaston

Play is interrupted by a lady somehow trapped in a sheet being used as a sightscreen on the fourth day of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.

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Paul Pogba: Manchester United target summoned to Juventus training

Juventus manager Massimo Allegri says he has summoned Manchester United target Paul Pogba to training on Monday.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Ginny Thrasher wins first gold medal of Rio 2016

USA's Ginny Thrasher wins the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women's 10m air rifle.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Ginny Thrasher wins gold in women's 10m air rifle

America's Ginny Thrasher wins the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women's 10m air rifle.

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Drama & chaos in competition of chameleons

Scotland's top league offers intrigue, drama and chaos despite all of its flaws, argues BBC Scotland's Tom English.

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Rangers held by Hamilton in Scottish Premiership opener

Rangers need a Martyn Waghorn goal to secure a draw on their return to the Premiership against an impressive Hamilton.

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England v Pakistan: Alastair Cook caught by diving Yasir Shah

England captain Alastair Cook is out for 66 after a great catch by Pakistan's Yasir Shah on the fourth day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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'Surfing is a way of painting art on a surfboard and a wave'

Top surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb on why surfing is "perfect" for the Olympics, how the sport is "in her veins" and life riding the waves.

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US broadcaster slated for Rio ceremony time lag

Frustrated viewers vent online as US broadcaster NBC shows the Rio Olympics opening ceremony an hour late, with frequent ad breaks.

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Andre Ayew: West Ham United agree £20m fee with Swansea City

West Ham United have bid accepted to sign Swansea City striker Andre Ayew for around £20m.

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Playing it cool in front of Murray & doing GB proud

GB women's hockey keeper Maddie Hinch on more encounters with famous athletes and the "amazing" start to her Olympic experience.

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Man City sign £4.75m Colombia forward Moreno

Manchester City confirm the signing of Colombia forward Marlos Moreno from Atletico Nacional for £4.75m.

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Sri Lanka win Australia series

Sri Lanka secure a Test series win over Australia for the first time in 17 years after winning the second game of their three-match contest.

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Britain's Knox & Casey in touch at Travelers Championship

British pair Russell Knox and Paul Casey are tied fifth and ninth respectively after the second round of the Travelers Championship.

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How will Rangers' return to Premiership affect Scottish football?

BBC Scotland analyses the likely impact of Rangers once again playing in Scotland's top tier.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Highlights of the opening ceremony

Watch highlights of the opening ceremony to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, featuring spectacular fireworks, the Parade of Nations and the symbolic lighting of the cauldron.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Opening ceremony celebrates Brazil to open Games

The 2016 Olympic Games are formally opened in a colourful ceremony celebrating Brazil's history at Rio's Maracana stadium.

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From 'barcodes' to bare chests - fashion highlights from Rio's opening ceremony

From 'barcodes' to bare chests - BBC Sport picks out the most eye-catching outfits from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

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Rio 2016: Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights Olympic cauldron

Brazilian marathon-runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic cauldron to close the Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Huge cheers for refugee team at opening ceremony

The refugee's Olympic team enters the Maracana to huge cheers during at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

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Rio 2016: Andy Murray leads Team GB out in Opening Ceremony

Wimbledon and Olympic champion Andy Murray leads Team GB out at the Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

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Fireworks get Rio 2016 off to a spectacular start

Spectacular fireworks fill the sky above the Maracana stadium during the Rio 2016 Olympic opening ceremony.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Cityscape illusion lights up Opening Ceremony

An illusion of a moving cityscape is projected on to the floor of the Maracana during the Rio 2016 Olympic opening ceremony, scaled by parkour performers.

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Premier League club bids £72m for Real Madrid star - Gossip

Everton will not let Lukaku join Chelsea, Draxler fined for demanding move, £72m bid for Rodriguez, plus more.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins & Sir Chris Hoy talk Olympic medals

Sir Chris Hoy chats to Sir Bradley Wiggins about his Olympic history, both men have seven Olympic medal each but Wiggins is aiming for a record-breaking eighth in the team pursuit in Rio.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Mark Chapman goes behind the scenes at the BBC

Follow BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman in a behind-the-scenes tour of BBC Sport's Olympics compound at Copacobana Beach in Rio.

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Leicester City: Claudio Ranieri 'wants more' from Premier League champions

Manager Claudio Ranieri says he "wants more" from Leicester City as they look to defend their Premier League title.

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Super League leaders Hull beaten by Castleford

Two tries from Ryan Hampshire help Castleford upset Super League leaders Hull FC at the KCOM Stadium.

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Fulham beat title favourites Newcastle

Matt Smith's header condemns title favourites Newcastle to defeat in their opening Championship game of the season at Fulham.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Greek athlete expelled after failed drugs test

An unnamed Greek athlete is expelled from the Rio Olympic Games after failing a drugs test.

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Pint-sized TMS: England fight back against Pakistan on day three

Watch highlights as England fight back against tourists Pakistan with Alastair Cook and Alex Hales building a lead of 17 runs.

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Darren Sammy: West Indies' World T20-winning captain sacked, he reveals

West Indies' World T20-winning captain Darren Sammy says he has been sacked as captain after six years in the job.

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Community Shield: Leicester City v Man Utd not a friendly - Ranieri

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists his team will not be treating Sunday's FA Community Shield against Manchester United as a friendly.

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England v Pakistan: Chris Woakes on James Anderson removal - 'rules are rules'

England's Chris Woakes says the umpires were "pretty strict" in removing bowler James Anderson from the England attack but admits "rules are rules".

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Watch: BBC's Rio coverage gets under way

British actor Daniel Kaluuya narrates the opening montage to the BBC's Olympic coverage as Rio 2016 gets under way.

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Rio 2016: Russian whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova will not contest ban

Russian whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova will not contest her ban from the Rio Olympics, despite a legal ruling in her favour.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: South Korea's Kim Woo-jin sets archery world record

South Korean world champion Kim Woo-jin sets the first world record of the Rio Olympics with a score of 700 in the 72-arrow ranking round.

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I've forgotten about title - Ranieri

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Community Shield between Leicester City and Manchester United.

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Jose Mourinho explains Schweinsteiger treatment

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explains his treatment of ex-Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, who has been training with the under-23s.

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Rio 2016: What does it take to become an Olympian?

The world sees the triumphs, but few people appreciate the work that goes into becoming an Olympic champion, writes Matthew Syed.

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England fight back to leave Test balanced

Alastair Cook and Alex Hales share an unbroken stand of 120 to leave the third Test against Pakistan delicately poised.

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Brazil football legend Pele will not light Rio Olympic flame

Brazil football legend Pele will not light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony in Rio.

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England's James Anderson warned for bowling technique

England bowler James Anderson gets a final warning for stepping into the 'red zone' while bowling, and so cannot finish the innings against Pakistan.

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James Milner: Midfielder retires from England duty

England and Liverpool midfielder James Milner retires from international football after winning 61 caps.

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Varnish 'wouldn't recommend' British Cycling

World Championship medallist Jess Varnish says she "wouldn't recommend" joining British Cycling because of "cracks" in its culture.

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Rio 2016: South Korean archer Kim Woo-jin sets first world record of Games

South Korea's Kim Woo-jin sets Rio 2016's first world record of with a score of 700 in the 72-arrow ranking round.

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Rio 2016: Moroccan boxer held over alleged sex assault

A Moroccan boxer is arrested by Brazilian police over allegations of sexually assaulting two female cleaners in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic village.

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I had to make my decisions - Mourinho on Schweinsteiger

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says he has no qualms about trimming his squad, with Bastian Schweinsteiger's future in doubt.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Refugee team set to compete at Games

A team of refugee athletes will compete at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) says.

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Stay up or catch up? Get your mobile ready for Rio

With alerts, newsletters, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting summer with BBC Sport.

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Rio 2016: Get your mobile ready for the Olympics

With alerts, newsletters, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting summer with BBC Sport.

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Watch: Broad bowls Shafiq for a duck

Asad Shafiq is clean bowled by Stuart Broad for nought as England fight back on the third day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Michael Bisping: UFC middleweight title holder confirms Dan Henderson fight

Michael Bisping confirms he will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship title against Dan Henderson at UFC 204.

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Fifa boss Infantino cleared of breaching ethics code

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is cleared of breaching the organisation's ethics code after an investigation.

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Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann on Uefa award shortlist

Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann are on the three-man shortlist for Uefa's best player award.

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Fans 'angry' at away prices in English Football League

A supporters' group says fans of EFL clubs are "angry" away ticket costs, with some paying 40% above Premier League prices.

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Sri Lanka's Herath is oldest man to take Test hat-trick

Rangana Herath becomes the second Sri Lankan bowler to take a Test hat-trick as Australia are dismissed for 106 in Galle.

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Champions League play-off: Manchester City to play Steaua Bucharest

Manchester City will face Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League play-off round, while Celtic meet Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

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Wayne Rooney's home targeted by burglars during testimonial

Wayne Rooney's home was targeted by burglars while he was playing in his testimonial match at Old Trafford, police say.

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Muhamed Besic: Everton midfielder out for six months with knee injury

Everton midfielder Muhamed Besic is ruled out for six months after injuring a knee during Wayne Rooney's testimonial.

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From the Nou Camp to Pickering Town - the FA Cup begins

Just 76 days after Manchester United won the FA Cup, the 2016-17 competition gets under way this weekend with the extra preliminary round.

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How BBC's 6 Music Running Challenge can make you run faster this summer

Love running? Take part in BBC 6 Music's Running Challenge and let music speed you up.

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West Bromwich Albion to be sold to Chinese investment group

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace agrees a deal to sell the club to a Chinese investment group led by entrepreneur Guochuan Lai.

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'Key decisions went against Aberdeen'

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes criticises Bulgarian referee Nikola Popov following the Dons' aggregate defeat by NK Maribor.

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Rio 2016: How Team GB have improved since Atlanta 1996

BBC Sport looks at how Great Britain went from winning just one gold medal in 1996 to a haul of 29 at London 2012 - and hopes of their most successful Games on foreign shores in Rio.

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Rio 2016: The controversial three seconds in USA v USSR

USA thought they had beaten the USSR in the basketball final at the Munich games, but then the clock was reset with three seconds to go.

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Highlights: Nigeria and Japan contest nine-goal thriller

Watch highlights of an enthralling opening Group B Olympic match as Nigeria beat Japan 5-4.

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Rio 2016: Best goals from men's football opening day

Watch seven of the best goals from the opening day of the men's football tournament at Rio 2016, including a cracker from Sweden's Mikael Ishak.

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Rio 2016: Usain Bolt wins 100m at London 2012

BBC Sport continues the countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with the moment Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt retains his Olympic 100m title at the 2012 Games in London.

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Rio Rivals: Downie sisters play office crazy golf

British gymnasts and sisters Becky and Ellie Downie take on a office crazy golf challenge, as part of BBC Sport's 'Rio Rivals' series.

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Rio 2016: Biles, Ennis-Hill & Whitlock among athletes to watch

BBC Rio 2016 team members Hazel Irvine, Gabby Logan, Ore Oduba, Jason Mohammad, Leon Taylor and Rebecca Adlington tell us the athletes you should keep an eye out for at this summer's Olympic Games.

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Rio 2016: Four years of waiting nearly over

After four years of waiting the Rio Olympics is finally here for Team GB's hopefuls.

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Rio 2016: South Korea score three goals in 90 seconds

Watch as South Korea score 3 goals in 90 seconds as they thrash Fiji 8-0 in their opening Olympic Group C match.

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People will doubt me forever - Armitstead

British world road cycling champion Lizzie Armitstead believes "people will doubt me forever" after she missed three drug tests.

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10,500 athletes, 207 nations, 31 sports - Rio 2016 set to begin

The 31st Olympic Games officially get under way in Rio on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Ban on Russian historical dopers 'unenforceable' - Cas

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules that an International Olympic Committee ban on Russian historical dopers at Rio is "unenforceable".

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Rio 2016: Lizzie Armitstead insist she would never cheat

Road race world champion Lizzie Armitstead says she is "devastated" people think she is a cheat after missing three drug tests.

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Carrying flag is number one career moment - Murray

Andy Murray says being Great Britain's flag bearer for the Olympics opening ceremony will be the "number one" moment of his career.

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Brazil frustrated in Olympics opener - report & highlights

Brazil experience a frustrating start to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as they are held by 10-man South Africa in Brasilia.

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Rio 2016: Mexico 2-2 Germany - highlights

Germany hold defending Olympic champions Mexico 2-2 in their opening match of the 2016 Games in Rio.

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Rio 2016: Brazil 0-0 South Africa - highlights

Watch the highlights as Brazil are held to a goalless draw against South Africa in their opening group A match of the Olympic Games in Rio.

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St Helens survive Warrington fightback

St Helens survive a late Warrington fightback in the first game of the Super 8s to deny Wolves top spot.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Irish boxer fails drugs test

An Irish boxer, understood to be a member of the country's Olympic team, fails a drugs test in the build-up to the Rio Games.

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West Ham through after win in first game at London Stadium

Cheikhou Kouyate scores twice as West Ham mark the first match at their new home by beating NK Domzale to reach the Europa League play-off round.

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England v Pakistan: Azhar Ali frustrated by last-ball dismissal

Azhar Ali says that it would have been better had Pakistan made it through the second day with only two wickets down.

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Pint-Sized TMS: Azhar Ali stars as Pakistan make progress

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan the upper hand on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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England v Pakistan: Azhar Ali & Sami Aslam shine at Edgbaston

England are made to toil by a century from Azhar Ali as Pakistan dominate day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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England v Pakistan: Azhar Ali makes 139 before last-ball dismissal

Having been in since the first over of the day, Azhar Ali loses his wicket to Chris Woakes as he edges the ball to Alastair Cook at first slip.

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Swansea agree deal for striker Llorente

Swansea City agree a fee and personal terms for Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente, who will have a medical in Swansea tomorrow.

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Rio 2016: Jo Pavey hoping to make her experience count

European 10,000m champion Jo Pavey is looking forward to becoming the oldest ever female athlete to compete at an Olympics and says she may consider carrying on till 2020.

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Ryan Moore: Injured jockey advised to take 'complete rest'

Leading flat jockey Ryan Moore is not putting a timescale on his return as he recovers from a hip injury.

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Watch: Vince runs out Aslam with direct hit

England's James Vince runs out Pakistan's Sami Aslam for 82 with a direct hit to end a 181-run stand with Azhar Ali on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Royals send good luck message to Team GB

Prince Harry and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send good luck to Team GB ahead of Rio 2016

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Doping investigator leaked to media 'to get more manpower'

The man who helped expose Russian doping says he leaked information to the media to force his bosses to give him extra resources.

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Defending champion Murray to face Troicki in Rio opener

Britain's defending Olympic champion Andy Murray will face Viktor Troicki in the first round of the Olympics in Rio.

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Watch: England's Root drops golden chance after lunch

Joe Root drops Azhar Ali at second slip off James Anderson's bowling in the first over after lunch on day two at Edgbaston.

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'Bully' Mourinho 'should be jailed' for Schweinsteiger treatment

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's treatment of Bastian Schweinsteiger is "clear bullying" according to a member of world players' union FifPro.

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We are all pulling together - Russian tennis player Kuznetsova

Two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova says Russia is a "clean nation" and athletes are "more united than ever".

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Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB's top 12 gold medal hopes

A total of 366 athletes will represent Team GB at this summer's Rio Olympics - BBC Sport picks the dozen with the best shots of winning gold.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Andy Murray named as Team GB flag bearer

Olympic champion Andy Murray selected as Team GB's flag bearer for Rio 2016 opening ceremony

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Rio Olympics 2016: BBC Sport to screen 360-degree video

Viewers will be able to get into the midst of the Olympic action at Rio 2016 with BBC Sport's live 360-degree video.

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Watch: behind the scenes with Team GB in the Olympic Village

BBC Sport in Rio get up close and personal with the team GB athletes in the Olympic village.

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EFL 2016-17: Meet the Championship's newest managers

Don't bury your head in the sand like an ostrich, watch BBC Sport's introduction to the new Championship bosses.

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Bordeaux striker Menez loses part of ear during friendly

Bordeaux striker Jeremy Menez requires surgery after losing part of his ear during a pre-season friendly.

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Willie Le Roux: Wasps sign South Africa full-back from Canon Eagles

Wasps sign South Africa full-back Willie Le Roux from Japanese club Canon Eagles.

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England v Pakistan: James Anderson dismisses Mohammad Hafeez early on the second day

James Anderson takes the wicket of Mohammad Hafeez with the fourth ball of the second day at Edgbaston as Gary Ballance takes the catch at point.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Russian athletes are arriving, but how many will compete?

Russian athletes are arriving in Rio for the Olympics Games, but how many will be cleared to compete?

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Retired Pacquiao to return to ring in November

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on 5 November to fight WBO welterweight holder Jessie Vargas.

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Could this Football League season be the best ever?

A new name, Champions League winners and an open promotion race - what can we expect from the EFL in 2016-17?

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Celtic fans 'put players on edge' in Champions League tie - Rodgers

Manager Brendan Rodgers says the Celtic fans "put the players on edge" during the Champions League win over Astana.

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Ross McCormack: Aston Villa sign Fulham striker for £12m

Aston Villa complete the signing of Scotland striker Ross McCormack for £12m from Championship rivals Fulham.

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Ask a silly question... gymnast Smith talks clones, pepperoni & crushes

Rio 2016 bound gymnast Louis Smith talks meeting another Louis Smith, his celebrity crush and what he can rustle up in his kitchen.

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Comedy bear-suits & real-life rocket-men - opening ceremony memories

As the opening ceremony to the Rio games approaches, BBC Sport looks back at some of memorable moments from ceremonies down the years.

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Archive: Farah makes it double gold in London

BBC Sport continues the countdown to Rio 2016 by looking back at the moment Mo Farah won 5,000m gold at London 2012.

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Rio Rivals: Sam Walker and Liam Pitchford table tennis challenge

British table tennis players Sam Walker and Liam Pitchford take on the office table tennis challenge, as part of BBC Sport's 'Rio Rivals' series.

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Rio 2016: Emil Zatopek wins unprecedented long distance triple gold

Czechoslovakia's Emil Zatopek had never run the marathon before he decided to participate in Helsinki, having already won 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals.

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Rio 2016: France 4-0 Colombia - highlights

France ease to a 4-0 victory over Colombia in their first Group G game of the women's football at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Rio 2016: Melanie Behringer & Andressa Alves among best goals

Watch six of the best goals from the opening day of the women's football tournament at Rio, including a brace from Germany's Melanie Behringer.

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Rio 2016: USA 2-0 New Zealand - highlights

USA women secure a 2-0 win over New Zealand in the opening match of Group G at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Rooney's Man Utd testimonial ends goalless

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes his first Old Trafford appearance for Manchester United as Wayne Rooney's testimonial against Everton ends 0-0.

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Highlights: Brazil 3-0 China

Brazil dominate China in their opening game at the Rio 2016 Olympics, with goals from Monica, Andressa Alves and Cristiane.

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Northern Ireland women earn draw with Czechs

Northern Ireland forward Rachel Furness equalises to secure a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in the Euro 2017 qualifier.

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Super 8s: How Super League and Championship work following split

As rugby league's Super League and Championship prepare for the Super 8s, BBC Sport explains the format.

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Celtic score late winner to progress in Champions League

A late Moussa Dembele penalty seals Celtic's place in the play-off round of the Champions League.

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Russian weightlifters and rowers' appeals dismissed

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects appeals against doping bans by Russian weightlifters and rowers.

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Super League: Lancashire Thunder edge Loughborough Lightning in final over

Lancashire Thunder edge to victory in the Super League with a six-run win over Loughborough Lightning in the final over.

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Brazil 2-0 China: Marta and Alves combine for second Brazil goal

Brazil icon Marta provides a great assist for Andressa Alves for Brazil's second goal against China, in their first match of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Roberto Martinez: Belgium appoint ex-Everton manager as head coach

Former Everton, Wigan and Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is appointed head coach of the Belgium national side.

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Olympics: Five new sports confirmed for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Skateboarding, surfing, climbing, karate and baseball/softball are the five new sports confirmed for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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World Sailing overturns ban on Russian Pavel Sozykin

Russian Pavel Sozykin has his ban overturned by World Sailing and an International Olympic Committee panel will decide if he can compete in Rio.

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Pint-Sized TMS: Pakistan dominate England on day one of third Test

Watch highlights as England are bowled out for 297 on the first day of the third test at Edgbaston.

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England v Pakistan: Sohail Khan celebrates five wickets with press-ups

Sohail Khan celebrates taking five wickets on the first day of the third Test against England by doing some press-ups at Edgbaston.

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West Ham v NK Domzale: Hammers 'have a job to do' says Slaven Bilic

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says his side "have a job to do" in the second leg of their Europa League third-round qualifier against NK Domzale on Thursday,

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Heavyweight champion Fury to face drug charge

British world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is to face a UK Anti-Doping charge over the presence of a banned substance.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Games begin with Sweden women's football win

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin with a women's football match played in front of a sparse Olympic Stadium crowd.

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Canada v Australia: Janine Beckie scores fastest goal Olympic women's football

Janine Beckie has scored for Canada after just 20 seconds of their opening Rio 2016 women's football match against Australia.

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England bowled out for 297 on opening day

Sohail Khan marks his first Test for five years with 5-96 as Pakistan bowl England out for 297 in the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray to be Team GB flag bearer

Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will carry the flag for Team GB at Friday's Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

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Watch: Ballance brilliantly caught down leg side for 70

Gary Ballance is brilliantly caught down the leg side by Sarfraz Ahmed for 70 as England struggle on the first day of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

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Bresnan & Dawson among North v South computer picks

Tim Bresnan is among eight players chosen by a computer ranking formula for a three-match North v South event in March.

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How might Rio's weather influence the Olympics?

The world will turn its attention to Rio this week as the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off on Friday. Darren Bett explains how the weather will play a part.

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Gabriel Jesus: Man City signing 'excites' BBC Sport's Tim Vickery

Tim Vickery gives the lowdown on Manchester City's new £27m Brazilian winger.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Lani Belcher and Angela Hannah inspired by late call-up

Canoeists Lani Belcher and Angela Hannah have "the edge" at Rio 2016 after getting a late call-up for Team GB.

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Rio 2016: Fans' view: Will Brazil win football golds?

The BBC Sport team in Rio head to the beach to find out what some young football fans think about Brazil's chances in the football event.

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Leicester City sign Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka

Leicester City sign Poland attacking midfielder Bartosz Kapustka from Cracovia on a five-year deal.

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Man City set to sign winger Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of 19-year-old Brazil winger Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras.

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Olympics newsletter - The best of the action delivered every morning

Want the best of the Olympics every morning delivered in a handy email?

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EFL 2016-17: What does it take to win promotion from the Championship?

BBC Sport looks at what it takes to stay up, reach the play-offs and win promotion from the Championship.

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Ascot Champions Day: Record entries for 2016 fixture

A record 256 horses are entered for British Champions Day at Ascot in October for the finale of the Flat racing season.

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Watch: England's Root out early as Pakistan start well

Joe Root edges Sohail Khan to first slip to depart for three and leave England 51-2 after Pakistan won the toss in the third Test at Edgbaston.

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Rio 2016: Kohei Uchimura gets £3,700 Pokemon Go bill

Olympic gymnast Kohei Uchimura racks up a £3,700 mobile phone bill playing Pokemon Go after arriving in Brazil for the Rio Games.

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'Devastated' Hayne signs richest ever NRL deal

Jarryd Hayne says he is "devastated" at going back on a promise to rejoin Parramatta Eels after signing for Gold Coast Titans.

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GB name three boats for World Championships

Defending champions Joel Cassells, Sam Scrimgeour and Henry Fieldman are in Great Britain squad for the world championships.

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England's Stokes to miss rest of Test series

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the last two Tests against Pakistan with a right calf strain.

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Glasgow to host Davis Cup semi against Argentina

The Davis Cup semi-final between defending champions Great Britain and Argentina will be played in Glasgow in September.

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RideLondon-Surrey Classic becomes WorldTour race

The RideLondon-Surrey Classic becomes Britain's first men's race to be given WorldTour status by the UCI.

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The Olympian who never gave up

In 1992, 400m medal hopeful Derek Redmond pulled up injured in the semi-final of the Barcelona Olympics, but still finished the race.

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England duo Joseph and Watson sign new Bath deals

England internationals Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson sign new Bath contracts to keep them at the side until 2019.

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Fulham accept Villa's £12m McCormack bid

Aston Villa have a £12m bid accepted for Fulham and Scotland international striker Ross McCormack.

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'My little boy is like a training partner' - Pavey's Rio routine

Distance runner Jo Pavey tells BBC Sport how training for her fifth Olympics has become a family affair.

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100 years of women's football in focus

BBC sport's Jessica Creighton visits the National Football Museum to see what they believe is the world's largest history of women's football collection.

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Dan Evans loses in Atlanta Open first round against Yoshihito Nishioka

British number four Dan Evans loses in the first round of the Atlanta Open against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan.

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Rio 2016: 11 of the best footballers to play at the Olympic Games

BBC Sport looks at 11 of the best footballers to play at the Olympics, before they made their names at the top of their sport.

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Widow's 44-year wait for Olympic memorial ends

Forty-four years after the Munich Olympics massacre, an official ceremony will mark the killings of 11 Israeli athletes and their coaches, thanks to a widow's determined campaign

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James Guy says he would batter Michael Phelps at ping pong

World 200m freestyle swimming champion James Guy talks celebrity crushes, cheese and how he would thrash Michael Phelps at ping pong.

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Rio Rivals: Liam Phillips and Tre Whyte play BMX word association game

British Olympic hopefuls Liam Phillips and Tre Whyte play a BMX word association game as part of BBC Sport's 'Rio Rivals' series.

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Rio countdown: Diver Feck's backflop 'calamity'

BBC Sport recalls the moment that Stephan Feck lands back-first into the water at 2012 London games.

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Football kicks off Rio Olympics on Wednesday

Rio 2016 officially gets under way with the opening ceremony on Friday - but the football tournaments start two days earlier.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins will not be Team GB flag bearer

Sir Bradley Wiggins rules himself out of carrying Team GB's flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday.

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Dundalk secure place in Europa League group stage

Dundalk are one round away from qualifying for the Champions League group stage after beating Belarus club BATE Borisov.

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One-Day Cup: Surrey go through to last eight as Middlesex crash out

Surrey squeeze through to the One-Day Cup quarter-finals with a five-wicket win at Lord's which puts Middlesex out.

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Charles Byrnes: Trainer lands 3,314-1 treble at Roscommon with Davy Russell

Bookmakers are hit by a major gamble as Irish trainer Charles Byrnes and jockey Davy Russell pull off a treble at Roscommon races.

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Swansea reject £10m Williams bid from Everton

Swansea City have rejected a bid - believed to be worth £10m - from Everton for captain and centre-back Ashley Williams.

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Rooney testimonial to make Facebook history

Wayne Rooney's testimonial against Everton on Wednesday will be the first match between Premier League teams live on Facebook.

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Liverpool planning 2026 Commonwealth Games bid

Liverpool plans to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, city mayor Joe Anderson has said.

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Rio 2016: Tom Daley diving for Olympic gold

2012 bronze medallist Tom Daley is the "strongest and most prepared" he has ever been as he looks to come home with "a couple of gold medals" at this year's Olympics.

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Jim Clarke at 80: In search of racing icon's Hockenheim memorial

Tom Clarkson and Allan McNish discover the memorial to racing icon Jim Clarke, at the site of his death in Hockenheim, Germany in 1968.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Your unusual encounters with Olympians

From Sir Steve Redgrave in a service station to Lord Coe outside the pub - Sportsday readers' unusual encounters with Olympians.

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Neil Lennon: Hibernian to contest five-match Uefa ban

Hibernian are to appeal against a five-match European ban given to manager Neil Lennon for "acts of violence against the referee".

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Ecclestone's helicopter pilot arrested over kidnapping

Brazilian police arrest one of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone's helicopter pilots after the kidnapping of Mr Ecclestone's mother-in-law.

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Idrissa Gueye: Everton sign midfielder from Aston Villa

Everton sign Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye from Championship side Aston Villa on a four-year contract.

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England v Pakistan: Steven Finn back to his best - Alastair Cook

England captain Alastair Cook explains his decision to recall fast bowler Steven Finn

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World number four Wawrinka misses Rio through injury

World number four Stan Wawrinka withdraws from the Olympic tennis tournament in Brazil due to injury.

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Stolen shirts, sickness and sarcasm: Australia's tale of woe in Rio

BBC Sport looks at the growing list of problems that the Australian Olympic Team have encountered since arriving in Brazil ahead of Rio 2016.

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The parents' sacrifices behind Olympians' dreams

Parenthood, it is said, is about sacrifice. Few will appreciate this more than the parents of Team GB's young athletes.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Anti-doping system needs complete reform - Thomas Bach

The way sport tackles deals drug cheats needs fundamental reform, according to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.

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UK Anti-Doping wants Armitstead decision explained

UK Anti-Doping waits to learn exactly why Lizzie Armitstead was cleared to race at the Rio Olympics after missing three drugs tests.

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Swimmer sells cakes to fund mum's Rio trip

A week before the opening ceremony, Olympic swimmer Chloe Tutton is thankful a fundraising campaign means mum can watch her in Rio.

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Tyson Fury: World heavyweight champion to sue UK Anti-Doping

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is suing UK Anti-Doping over allegations he used a performance-enhancing drug.

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Transfer window: Premier League clubs spend £475m in first month

Premier League clubs spend £475m in the first month of the transfer window, with forecasts of fees topping £1bn this summer.

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England recall Finn for third Test against Pakistan

Steven Finn returns to the England side for the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston with the series tied at 1-1.

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Want to be part of our Olympics coverage?

We want you to help us tell the Rio 2016 Olympic story. Film yourself and your reaction to key Olympic events and share the content with us.

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Hull approach for Coleman turned down by Wales

The Football Association of Wales turns down Premier League side Hull City's approach for Wales manager Chris Coleman.

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Rugby League World Cup: United States bids to host 2021 competition

The United States submits a bid for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup as it seeks to host the tournament for the first time.

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Rio 2016: Good start v Brazil key for rugby sevens Team GB - Katy McLean

Great Britain women's rugby sevens fly-half Katy McLean says a good start is key for her side against host nation Brazil in their opening match on Saturday.

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No money? No problem. Our team of football league freebies

Who could your club have signed on a freebie this summer? BBC Sport brings you an EFL free transfers XI to be reckoned with.

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Forbes Carlile: Swimming coach and Australia's oldest Olympian dies aged 95

Australia's oldest Olympian Forbes Carlile, who coached swimmers including Shane Gould to 12 Olympic titles, dies aged 95.

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Leroy Sane: Germany midfielder joins Man City in £37m deal

Germany midfielder Leroy Sane completes his £37m move to Manchester City from Bundesliga side Schalke.

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Bayern coach Clement turns down England role

Bayern Munich assistant manager and former Derby boss Paul Clement confirms he turned down a role with England.

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Archive: Tears of joy as Hoy wins sixth gold

BBC Sport looks back at the historic moment when Sir Chris Hoy overtakes Sir Steve Redgrave as Britain's most decorated Olympian.

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Rio Rivals: Tom Mitchell & Luke Treharne's drop-kick challenge

British rugby sevens' Tom Mitchell and Luke Treharne take on the drop-kick challenge, as part of BBC Sport's 'Rio Rivals' series.

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Rio 2016: Laura Trott talks Henry VIII, dogs & aliens

Double Olympic track cycling gold medallist Laura Trott answers our silly questions before the Rio 2016 Games, where she will compete in the team pursuit and omnium.

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Rio 2016: Peter Norman's role in Smith and Carlos' 1968 Black Power protest

Australian Peter Norman is the forgotten man in the iconic Black Power salute photograph from the 1968 Olympics, but he had a big influence in Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest.

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Anti-doping system 'needs complete overhaul'

New procedures should be a top priority for the Olympic movement after the Russian doping scandal, says IOC member Hayley Wickenheiser.

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Team GB's Armitstead wins appeal over missed drugs tests

British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead wins an appeal against an anti-doping rule violation which could have ruled her out of the Rio Olympics.

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Trott hits ton as Warwickshire & Yorkshire qualify

Jonathan Trott's ton helps Warwickshire beat Yorkshire, with both teams going through to the One-Day Cup quarter-finals.

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Russia appeals against Olympic weightlifting ban

The Russian weightlifting federation appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over its ban from this month's Rio Olympics.

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Alex McCarthy: Southampton sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper

Southampton sign goalkeeper Alex McCarthy from Crystal Palace on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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'Sabotage' behind wrestler's failed drugs test

India's wrestling federation will try to get Narsingh Yadav reinstated to Rio 2016 after a ruling his failed drugs test was a result of "sabotage".

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Dai Dower: Former British flyweight champion dies aged 83

Former British, European and Empire flyweight champion and world title contender Dai Dower dies at the age of 83.

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Hughes in England squad, Cipriani & Ashton out

Nathan Hughes is named in England's provisional elite player squad, but Danny Cipriani and Chris Ashton are omitted.

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Kell Brook aims for speed & power against Gennady Golovkin

Kell Brook says he can bring speed and power to the ring when he steps up to middleweight to fight Gennady Golovkin.

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England v Pakistan: Tourists revise plans for Joe Root & Alastair Cook

Coach Mickey Arthur says Pakistan have "a real good chance" if they can remove England's Joe Root and Alastair Cook cheaply in the third Test.

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Rio 2016: Abebe Bikila the marathon runner with no shoes

Ethiopa's Abebe Bikila turned up at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome pretty much unheard of, until the barefooted marathon runner won east Africa's first gold medal.

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David Moyes: Sunderland task similar to Everton job

New Sunderland manager says he wants to bring "stability" to Sunderland and adds the club have "offers in" for new signings.

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Marouane Fellaini-type deal unrealistic without Sunderland progress - David Moyes

Sunderland must make significant progress to attract players of the calibre of Marouane Fellaini, says new boss David Moyes.

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Pirelli begins testing on wider tyres to be used in 2017

Formula 1 supplier Pirelli starts on-track development work for the wider tyres to be used from next season onwards.

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Cox named in cycling and athletics teams for Rio

Dual sport star Kadeena Cox will compete in two sports at the Rio Paralympics after being confirmed on the GB cycling team.

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Johanna Konta: British number one climbs to 13th in WTA rankings

British number one Johanna Konta, who won her first WTA title last month, rises to a career-high 13th in the world rankings.

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GB Bobsledder Joel Fearon runs joint-third fastest 100m by a Briton

Bobsledder Joel Fearon runs 100m in 9.96 seconds at the English Athletics Championships, becoming the joint-third fastest Briton over the distance.

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Carl Frampton parties with fans in Manhattan after winning world title

New WBA featherweight champion Carl Frampton celebrates his success with his travelling support in a bar in Manhattan on Sunday.

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Athletes won't be distracted by doping scandal - Jackson

Olympic competitors should not be distracted by the Russian doping scandal, says former world 110m hurdles champion Colin Jackson.

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Leroy Sane: Germany midfielder close to joining Man City in £37m deal

Germany midfielder Leroy Sane is close to completing a move to Manchester City from Schalke for a fee of £37m plus add-ons.

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Peter Sagan: World champion to join Bora-Hansgrohe next season

Slovakia's world champion cyclist Peter Sagan will join German team Bora-Hansgrohe from 2017, as Tinkoff disbands.

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Jimmy Walker: US PGA Championship winner up 33 spots to 15th in world rankings

American Jimmy Walker climbs 33 places in the world rankings after winning the US PGA Championship, his first major.

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Paintball eye injury sidelines NFL player

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damien Wilson will miss the start of pre-season after being hit in the eye by a paintball.

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Darren Lehmann: Australia coach signs two-year extension until 2019

Australia coach Darren Lehmann sings a contract extension but says he expects to step down after the 2019 Ashes.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces 'important' season at Arsenal - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faces a "very important" season after scoring in the 3-1 pre-season win over Chivas de Guadalajara.

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