Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling hails Manchester United defence
Manchester United's Chris Smalling hails the team's defensive strength after Saturday's 1-0 win over Reading made it five league clean sheets in a row for the Red Devils.
Mar 18, 22:48
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'We'll deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is "very confident" that his side will be able to cope with Zlatan Ibrahimovic when they take on Sweden on Friday.
Mar 18, 22:31
Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark hopes for Ireland start
Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark hopes that he has earned a starting place in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.
Mar 18, 22:17
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ICC backs Nadir Shah punishment
The International Cricket Council (ICC) backs the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to ban umpire Nadir Shah for 10 years after he was found guilty of corruption.
Mar 18, 22:01
Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa will stay up'
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark believes that his side will stay up after winning their last two matches.
Mar 18, 21:49
Charles Green
Charles Green backs alternative league plans
Rangers chief executive Charles Green has backed the SFL's plans to bring in a 12-12-10-10 league structure rather than the SPL's proposed 12-12-18 system.
Mar 18, 21:37
Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa is a learning curve'
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark believes that the club's current situation is giving him plenty of chances to learn new things in the game.
Mar 18, 21:25
Adam Jones
Adam Jones: 'England win was best of career'
Wales tighthead prop Adam Jones rates his side's 30-3 win over England as the best of his international career and hopes to build on their Six Nations success in the future.
Mar 18, 21:11
Stamford Bridge
Chelsea vs. Sunderland postponed
The Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland is postponed for 24 hours due to Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final match against Rubin Kazan.
Mar 18, 20:59
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Umpire Nadir Shah banned for 10 years
Bangladeshi umpire Nadir Shah is banned for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Mar 18, 20:47
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson: 'I can't complain at being sub'
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson insists that he has no qualms with not being a regular starter at the club.
Mar 18, 20:36
Charles Green
Charles Green wants definite Rangers promotion
Rangers chief executive Charles Green believes that the club should be promoted to the next tier of Scottish football regardless of whether a new league system is introduced this summer.
Mar 18, 20:20
Aruna Kone pokes home Wigan's winner against Newcastle on March 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a controversial and eventful match between Wigan and Newcastle, which ended 2-1 to the hosts.
Mar 17, 18:37
Aruna Kone pokes home Wigan's winner against Newcastle on March 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Premier League relegation battle between Wigan and Newcastle.
Mar 17, 15:00
Nigel Pearson
Nigel Pearson rues Leicester City mistakes
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson slams his side's performance during their 2-1 loss to Derby County this evening.
Mar 16, 20:52
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke happy with "good point"
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke is happy with a point away at Stoke despite the 0-0 draw at the Britannia lacking quality.
Mar 16, 20:41
Stoke boss Tony Pulis in the dugout during the match against Newcastle on March 10, 2013
Tony Pulis worried lack of goals
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis admits that he is concerned with his side's lack of goals following their 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion this afternoon.
Mar 16, 20:28
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson not thinking of title
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he is fully focused on the next match despite moving 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League table this afternoon.
Mar 16, 20:10
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino before his side's match at Norwich on March 9, 2013
Mauricio Pochettino: 'We neutralised Liverpool threat'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side's ability to keep Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho quiet was a key factor in their 3-1 win over Liverpool today.
Mar 16, 19:59
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during the match against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Brendan Rodgers bemoans poor defending
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits that his side had a bad day at the office during their 3-1 defeat to Southampton this afternoon.
Mar 16, 19:44
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Manchester United move 15 points clear
Manchester United take another step towards regaining the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Reading this evening.
Mar 16, 19:22
Derby's Chris Martin celebrates his goal against Leicester on March 16, 2013
Derby County edge past Leicester City
Derby record their first win in nine games as they overcome Leicester City 2-1 at Pride Park this afternoon.
Mar 16, 19:16
New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Dean Saunders celebrates his teams equaliser against Blackburn Rovers on January 11, 2013
Dean Saunders happy with Wolverhampton Wanderers response
Wolves boss Dean Saunders is delighted with his side's reaction to going 1-0 down against Bristol City this afternoon as they came back to win 2-1.
Mar 16, 18:52
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger before the match against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'First goal was vital'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that his side scoring first was the key to beating Swansea City 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium this afternoon.
Mar 16, 18:35
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney gives Manchester United lead
Manchester United lead Reading 1-0 at half time in their Premier League clash courtesy of a Wayne Rooney strike.
Mar 16, 18:19
Derby skipper Richard Keogh celebrates a goal on December 8, 2012
Half-Time Report: Derby County lead Leicester City at the break
Derby County lead playoff hopefuls Leicester City 2-0 at the halfway stage of their Championship match this afternoon.
Mar 16, 18:07
Southampton's Jay Rodriguez scores against Liverpool in the Premier League clash on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Southampton 3-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Southampton's 3-1 win over Liverpool this afternoon.
Mar 16, 17:36
Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin scores during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool on March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 3-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Southampton's Premier League clash with in-form Liverpool this afternoon.
Mar 16, 14:00
Spurs players congratulate Gylfi Sigurdsson following his goal against Inter Milan on March 7, 2013
Live Commentary: Inter Milan (4) 4-1 (4) Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates from the San Siro as Inter Milan take on Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.
Mar 14, 17:00
Millwall's Danny Shittu heads in the opener against Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter final on March 13, 2013
Match Analysis: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Millwall
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Millwall's 1-0 win over Blackburn this evening, a result that sees them go through to the FA Cup semi-finals.
Mar 13, 21:55
Millwall's Danny Shittu heads in the opener against Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter final on March 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Millwall - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of tonight's FA Cup quarter-final replay between Blackburn and Millwall.
Mar 13, 19:00
Blackburn Rovers David Bentley gets away from Leeds United's Stephen Warnock during the two sides match on February 23, 2013
David Bentley not worried about long-term future
Blackburn loanee David Bentley insists that he is not worried about his long-term future despite his contract at parent club Tottenham running out this summer.
Mar 11, 23:04
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Michael Carrick is league's most underrated player'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hails teammate Michael Carrick as the most underrated player in the Premier League.
Mar 11, 22:52
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Video: Super Rugby debut 'Ref Cam'
Super Rugby debut a Ref Cam system that allows the viewer to watch the game from the view of the referee.
Mar 11, 22:31
Andy Flower
Andy Flower: 'We weren't complacent'
England coach Andy Flower refuses claims that his side viewed their trip to Queenstown as a "holiday camp" ahead of the first Test against New Zealand.
Mar 11, 22:22
Blackburn Rovers David Bentley gets away from Leeds United's Stephen Warnock during the two sides match on February 23, 2013
David Bentley wants more fan abuse
Blackburn midfielder David Bentley believes that fans have a right to abuse players on the pitch and calls for more fans to do so.
Mar 11, 21:58
Richie Gray
Richie Gray out for eight weeks
Scotland lock Richie Gray will be out for eight weeks with the hamstring injury he suffered in the 28-18 loss to Wales on Saturday.
Mar 11, 21:44
Hull City boss Steve Bruce during the match against Charlton on February 16, 2013
Hull City move second with narrow win
Hull City leapfrog Watford into second place in the Championship courtesy of a 1-0 win over Burnley this evening.
Mar 11, 21:38
Estadio de La Romareda
Real Zaragoza and Granada play out goalless draw
Real Zaragoza and Granada remain 16th and 17th respectively after the two relegation candidates played out a goalless draw this evening.
Mar 11, 21:20
Don Valley Stadium
Jessica Ennis stadium plans due
Plans for the site of the doomed Don Valley Stadium, where Jessica Ennis trains, are set to be announced tomorrow.
Mar 11, 20:52
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