Ireland's Shane Long celebrates after scoring the opening goal against England on May 29, 2013
Shane Long delighted by captaincy role
Shane Long is delighted at being named Republic of Ireland captain for their friendly against Georgia tomorrow.
Jun 1, 16:18
Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013
Mike Phillips: 'Playing for the Lions is a dream come true'
Welsh scrum-half Mike Phillips admits that he still has to pinch himself every time he plays for the British and Irish Lions.
Jun 1, 16:05
Castleford Tigers' Jamie Ellis kicks the winning penalty during the match against Leeds Rhinos on February 10, 2013
London Broncos and Castleford Tigers draw 60-point thriller
Castleford score 14 points in the final 15 minutes to rescue a dramatic 30-30 draw against London Broncos.
Jun 1, 15:48
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Warren Gatland satisfied with Lions win
Lions coach Warren Gatland is happy with his side's 58-9 win over the Barbarians in the opening match of their summer tour this afternoon.
Jun 1, 15:27
Mike Phillips in action for Wales on February 2, 2013
Mike Phillips plays down man-of-the-match performance
Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips plays down his performance during his side's 59-8 win over the Barbarians this afternoon, despite scoring two tries and being named man of the match.
Jun 1, 15:11
British and Irish Lions' Paul O'Connell in action against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Paul O'Connell happy with set piece dominance
Stand-in Lions skipper Paul O'Connell is happy with how his side dominated set pieces during their 59-8 win over the Barbarians this afternoon.
Jun 1, 14:57
Ireland's Shane Long celebrates after scoring the opening goal against England on May 29, 2013
Shane Long to captain Repulic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni reveals that striker Shane Long will captain the side against Georgia tomorrow.
Jun 1, 14:39
Rugby Union generic
Dan Baker looking to seize Wales chance
Stand-in Welsh number eight Dan Baker is relishing the chance to impress on the international scene during their tour to Japan this month.
Jun 1, 14:27
Bradley Wiggins
Shane Sutton: 'Losing Sir Bradley Wiggins is a huge blow'
Former Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton believes that Sir Bradley Wiggins's withdrawal from the Tour de France will "massively" weaken the team.
Jun 1, 14:16
England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
Jonathan Trott defends declaration decision
England batsman Jonathan Trott defends Alastair Cook's decision to hold off a declaration on day four of the second Test against New Zealand.
May 27, 22:03
Owen Garvan
Owen Garvan: 'Wilfried Zaha will be a top player'
Crystal Palace midfielder Owen Garvan backs Wilfried Zaha to become a top player at Manchester United.
May 27, 21:49
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha is surrounded by Watford players in the two side's clash on February 8, 2013
Danny Gabbidon: 'Wilfried Zaha had fairytale ending'
Crystal Palace defender Danny Gabbidon is happy that Wilfried Zaha has had a "fairytale ending" to his time at the club having helped them gain promotion via the playoffs this afternoon.
May 27, 21:40
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
FA warns fans over offensive chants
The FA will send out an email warning fans against participating in offensive chants during Wednesday's friendly against Republic of Ireland.
May 27, 21:27
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway celebrates with the npower Football League Championship play off final trophy on May 27, 2013
Ian Holloway keen to add "match winners"
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway wants to add match winners to his squad for next season due to the departure of Wilfried Zaha and injury to Glenn Murray.
May 27, 21:07
Estadio El Madrigal
Ten-man Villarreal move back into second with narrow win
Ten-man Villarreal hold off a late scare to move back into second in the Segunda Division courtesy of a 3-2 win over Xerez this evening.
May 27, 20:54
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola on the touchline during the match against Leicester on May 9, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'Crystal Palace deserved to win'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola admits that Crystal Palace were the better side and deserved to win this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 27, 20:28
Hoffenheim goalkeeper Tim Wiese on August 25, 2012
Hoffenheim win relegation playoff
Hoffenheim retain their place in the Bundesliga next season courtesy of a 5-2 aggregate win over Kaiserslautern in tonight's relegation playoff.
May 27, 20:21
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the Championship match against Leicester on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'We'll come back stronger'
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola claims that his side will be even stronger next season having lost out to Crystal Palace in this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 27, 19:55
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway celebrates with the npower Football League Championship play off final trophy on May 27, 2013
Ian Holloway hints at Wilfried Zaha move
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway refuses to rule out the possibility of trying to loan Wilfried Zaha from Manchester United again next season.
May 27, 19:42
Crystal Palace's Kevin Phillips celebrates after scoring his second against Hull on March 5, 2013
Ian Holloway: 'I'll keep signing Kevin Phillips'
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway hints at the possibility of signing 39-year-old playoff hero Kevin Phillips on a permanent deal.
May 27, 19:30
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway celebrates with the npower Football League Championship play off final trophy on May 27, 2013
Ian Holloway hails Crystal Palace "heroes"
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway hails his players as "heroes" after they secured their spot in the Premier League next season courtesy of a 1-0 win over Watford this afternoon.
May 27, 19:13
Amex Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion apologise to Crystal Palace
Brighton & Hove Albion apologise to Crystal Palace after an act of vandalism in their dressing room ahead of last week's Championship playoff semi-final second leg.
May 20, 22:07
Arsenal 's Kieran Gibbs celebrates the second goal against Swansea on January 6, 2013
Kieran Gibbs "desperate" to win a trophy
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs admits that he is "desperate" to end the club's eight-year wait for a trophy.
May 20, 21:53
Son Moix
Real Mallorca keep survival hopes alive
Real Mallorca move off the bottom of the table and give their survival hopes a boost with a 1-0 win over Real Betis this evening.
May 20, 21:49
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'We are ready to win trophies'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that his side will be ready to challenge for silverware next season after a strong end to the current campaign.
May 20, 21:25
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho during the match against Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Florentino Perez: 'Jose Mourinho is not a failure'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rejects suggestions that Jose Mourinho's time in charge of the club has been a failure.
May 20, 21:11
Real president Florentino Perez gives a press conference on May 26, 2010
Florentino Perez: 'Jose Mourinho is part of Real Madrid history'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hails Jose Mourinho's time in charge at the Bernabeu, saying that the coach will go down in the club's history.
May 20, 20:56
St Helens' Tom Makinson during a game with Catalan Dragons on February 24, 2012
St Helens come back to beat Leeds Rhinos
St Helens overturn a 16-point deficit to beat Leeds Rhinos, eventually running out 22-30 winners.
May 20, 20:38
Arsenal 's Kieran Gibbs celebrates the second goal against Swansea on January 6, 2013
Kieran Gibbs optimistic for next season
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs believes that the Gunners will build on their fourth-placed finish this season during the next campaign.
May 20, 20:21
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard rubbishes Steven Gerrard "myth"
England's Frank Lampard believes that the suggestion that he and Steven Gerrard can't play together on the international stage is a "myth".
May 20, 20:00
Paul Dickov
Paul Dickov: 'We can achieve anything'
New Doncaster Rovers manager Paul Dickov believes that his side can achieve anything in the Championship next season.
May 20, 19:49
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard admits England failures
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that his generation have underperformed for England in major international tournaments.
May 20, 19:36
Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Scottish Cup Semi Final on April 13, 2013
Leigh Griffiths doesn't want Wolverhampton Wanderers return
On-loan Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths wants to stay at the club despite Wolves activating a clause in his contract to remain at the Molineux for another year.
May 20, 19:21
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher following his final appearance for the club on May 19, 2013
Match Analysis: Liverpool 1-0 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Jamie Carragher's final game for Liverpool as they beat QPR 1-0 at Anfield.
May 19, 18:06
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Liverpool 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the final day of the Premier League season as Liverpool hosted QPR at Anfield in Jamie Carragher's last game for the Reds.
May 19, 14:00
Estadio Anoeta
Granada rescue late draw
Granada score a 92nd-minute equaliser to clinch a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad in La Liga, moving four points clear of the relegation zone in the process.
May 13, 22:04
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini prior to his side's match against Everton on March 16, 2013
Roberto Mancini sacked as Manchester City manager
Roberto Mancini is sacked as manager of Manchester City following their FA Cup final defeat to Wigan Athletic on Saturday.
May 13, 21:30
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway prior to kick off against Brighton on May 13, 2013
Ian Holloway: 'I'm bursting with pride'
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway is "bursting with pride" after watching his side beat Brighton 2-0 to reach the Championship playoff final.
May 13, 21:25
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney hails "incredible" Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney heaps praise upon Sir Alex Ferguson despite having a transfer request turned down by the Scot.
May 13, 21:14
Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Scottish Cup Semi Final on April 13, 2013
Leigh Griffiths unsure over future
On-loan Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths admits that he doesn't know where he will be playing next season due to the managerial upheaval at parent club Wolves.
May 13, 21:02
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