In 2009, England won the second Ashes Test, beating Australia by 115 runs at Lord's to take a 1-0 series lead. They went on to win the series 2-1 to reclaim the urn.

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Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League this summer, after spending a year in Turkey with Fenerbache.

The Mirror are reporting, external that Stoke and Middlesbrough are in pole position for the 32-year-old's signature, after West Ham turned down the opportunity to bring him back to London.

The Dutchman scored 16 goals in 31 appearances for Fenerbache last year.

A decision will be made on whether Russia are allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics "within seven days", an International Olympic Committee spokesperson has said.

The IOC said on Tuesday it will "explore the legal options" before deciding whether to implement "a collective ban" on all Russian competitors for the global showpiece, which starts on 5 August.  

IOC media relations chief Emmanuelle Moreau told AFP on Wednesday: "We expect (to have) a decision within seven days on the participation of Russian competitors in Rio."

This follows the findings of the McLaren report, which said urine samples of Russian competitors were manipulated across the "vast majority" of summer and winter Olympic sports from late 2011 to August 2015.  

Dave: Travelled to Andorra last year for our Europa league game against Lusitans (West Ham).

Ian Hughes: Grimsby Town away on a wet Tuesday night, knowing I couldn't get home after the match. Different world!  

Many of England's Premier League stars are in the midst of pre-season training this week. Not England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane though...

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WWE heavyweight Brock Lesnar has returned a second positive doping test, the UFC has announced.

Lesnar, 39, tested positive for an unnamed substance in an in-competition sample after his UFC 200 heavyweight victory over Mark Hunt on 9 July.

The same substance was found in an out-of-competition sample from 28 June.

A UFC statement said the United States Anti-Doping Agency would "handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case".

Match of the Day presenter, and keen Leicester City fan, got to parade the Premier League trophy at the Foxes' pre-season match at Oxford United last night.

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In 2014 Rory McIlroy clinched his first Open Championship and third major title overall with a two shot victory over Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler at Hoylake, Royal Liverpool.

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James Wilson's Manchester United future was cast into doubt when he was left out of Jose Mourinho's 25 man squad for the China tour, and the Sun are reporting, external that Fulham are poised to sign him.

The 20-year-old striker looked to have a bright future at Old Trafford after scoring twice on his debut under Ryan Giggs at the end of the 2013/14 season, but struggled under Louis van Gaal and spent last season on loan at Brighton.

The Sun report that Fulham are set to sign him on a season-long loan.

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Bury have completed the signing of defender Leon Barnett on a two-year deal after his release by Wigan Athletic.

Barnett, 30, can play anywhere across the back line, and made 81 appearances for the Latics in three years at the club.

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We told you earlier that Schalke general manager Christian Heidel has confirmed that reported Manchester City target Leroy Sane has asked to leave the club. Here's some quotes circulating in the German media.

"Sane has clearly expressed that he would like to change (clubs)," Heidel told German newspaper Bild.

"We have to accept it. We will correspond if the conditions for Schalke are in order.

"I can not confirm that the deal is in the final phase. That would mean that he could be gone tomorrow or the next day."

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Open champion Henrik Stenson says he may need another nine major titles before he can be compared to Sweden's iconic footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Stenson won his first major on Sunday with a record-low total at Royal Troon.

His compatriot has joined Manchester United after spells with top European clubs including Barcelona and AC Milan - and combined transfer fees of £150m.

"I think I said I needed to win 10 majors to get up to his recognition," Stenson told BBC Radio 5 live.

Steve Bruce has spoken of his pride at having an interview for the vacant England manager's job and we asked you if he was the right man for the job?

Well, there is not much love for the Hull City boss, with only 18% of those who voted saying Bruce should replace Roy Hodgson.

Thanks to everyone who voted.

New Liverpool signing Ragnar Klavan, 30, has spoken to the Liverpool website, external following his transfer from Augsburg, and it's fair to say he's rather chuffed.

“I’m really honoured to be part of this amazing club, this amazing team," said the Estonian centre-back.

“It’s hard to put it into words, because it’s been a dream of mine for 22 years to come to the Premier League and be a part of this amazing club, Liverpool.

“The Premier League is the most attractive league in the world and you always have amazing players here. This is the home of football.”

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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of 30-year-old Estonia centre-back Ragnar Klavan from FC Augsburg.

Klavan, who has appeared 112 times for his country, is believed to have cost the club €5m (£4.2m), with reports suggesting he has signed a three-year deal.

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Have you got a spare hour in your afternoon? Perhaps you're facing a lonely lunch, or you've stayed off to do a spot of sunbathing?

If so, treat yourself to this excellent Radio 5 live feature on psychology in cycling. 

When the line-up consists of Victoria Pendleton, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Sir Chris Hoy and Wendy Houvenaghel, you know it's going to be good.

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Is Lionel Messi available? No? Then what's the rush then?

They're not direct quotes admittedly, but that's the gist of how Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier responded when asked about new signings.

To read more of his inarguable logic, read here.