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Maria Sharapova refusing to underestimate opponents
Maria Sharapova insists that she will not become complacent in the early stages of the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 01:59
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James Duckworth prepared to trouble Richard Gasquet
James Duckworth insists that he has the tools to cause a shock against Richard Gasquet in the second round of the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 01:37
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Lleyton Hewitt: 'I won't allow emotions to have an impact'
Lleyton Hewitt insists that he will not allow thoughts of a final appearance have a negative impact on his Australian Open campaign.
Jan 20, 01:13
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Stanislas Wawrinka plays down contender tag at Australian Open
Stanislas Wawrinka believes that he should not be considered a favourite to defend his Australian Open title.
Jan 20, 00:57
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Nick Kyrgios motivated by success of Thanasi Kokkinakis
Nick Kyrgios admits that the success of Thanasi Kokkinakis motivated him on day one of the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 00:44
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Thanasi Kokkinakis confident of continuing good form at Australian Open
Thanasi Kokkinakis is confident of continuing his fine form after knocking Ernests Gulbis out of the Australian Open on day one.
Jan 20, 00:17
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Rafael Nadal boosted by victory
Rafael Nadal admits that the win over Mikahil Youzhny in the first round has given him a boost following his recent fitness problems.
Jan 19, 07:34
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Tomas Berdych pleased to overcome first test in Melbourne
Tomas Berdych reveals that he was pleased with his display in a straight-sets triumph over Alejandro Falla on the opening day of the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 07:15
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Grigor Dimitrov: 'I didn't give Dustin Brown chances'
Grigor Dimitrov believes that he didn't give Dustin Brown the chance to play his best after beating the German in straight sets at the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 06:27
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Ana Ivanovic admits to feeling "lost" after shock defeat
Ana Ivanovic claims that she felt a "little bit lost" after being knocked out of the Australian Open by qualifier Lucie Hradecka.
Jan 19, 06:08
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Novak Djokovic guarding against complacency ahead of Australian Open campaign
Novak Djokovic insists that he can not look too far ahead as he bids to win a fifth Australian Open title.
Jan 19, 01:45
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Heather Watson desperate to improve record at Australian Open
British number one Heather Watson admits that she is eager to start making an impact on the latter stages of Grand Slams ahead of the US Open.
Jan 19, 01:05
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Andy Murray prepared for tough draw at Australian Open
Andy Murray insists that he is prepared for an "extremely difficult" path to the Australian Open final ahead of his first-round meeting with Yuki Bhambri.
Jan 19, 00:33
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Live Coverage: Australian Open - Day One - as it happened
Relive the opening day's play at the 2015 Australian Open with Sports Mole's live updates.
Jan 19, 00:02
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Stewart Downing praises West Ham United attack
Stewart Downing praises the varied goal threat posed by West Ham United following their 3-0 win over Hull City.
Jan 18, 22:57
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Bafetimbi Gomis: 'I could leave Swansea City this month'
Bafetimbi Gomis admits that he could leave Swansea City this month, despite the recent departure of Wilfried Bony.
Jan 18, 22:39
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Report: Rudy Gestede frustrated by £6m asking price
Blackburn Rovers reportedly anger Rudy Gestede by demanding that Premier League clubs pay £6m for his services this month.
Jan 18, 22:21
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Filippo Inzaghi: 'AC Milan are feeling the tension'
AC Milan head coach Filippo Inzaghi believes that his side are "feeling the tension" following the defeat to Atalanta BC.
Jan 18, 22:10
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Sevilla ease past Malaga to reach fourth in La Liga
Sevilla reclaim fourth spot in La Liga as goals from Carlos Bacca and Denis Suarez condemn Malaga to a 2-0 defeat.
Jan 18, 21:50
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Elche edge out 10-man Levante
Elche beat 10-man Levante 1-0 with a goal from Jonathas to climb out of the relegation zone in La Liga.
Jan 18, 21:50
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Alex Neil: 'Swansea City are interested in Martin Olsson'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Swansea City are interested in signing Martin Olsson.
Jan 18, 21:01
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Tony Pulis: 'We must not look past Everton game'
Tony Pulis insists that he is not looking past the game against Everton as West Bromwich Albion continue to battle against the threat of relegation.
Jan 18, 20:50
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AB de Villiers: 'I played my innings before arriving at the crease'
South Africa batsman AB de Villiers reveals that he was planning for his record-breaking century before arriving at the crease against the West Indies.
Jan 18, 20:37
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Rory McIlroy happy with form after second-place finish in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy insists that he was happy with his form after finishing behind shock winner Gary Stal in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
Jan 18, 20:24
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Courtney Lawes to miss start of Six Nations with ankle injury
England lock Courtney Lawes will miss the start of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.
Jan 18, 20:11
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Lionel Messi strikes hat-trick in triumph over Deportivo La Coruna
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Barcelona close the gap on Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna.
Jan 18, 19:50
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Mihajlovic coy on Eto'o move
Sinisa Mihajlovic refuses to comment on reports that Sampdoria are close to signing Everton forward Samuel Eto'o.
Jan 18, 19:18
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Andy Carroll: 'West Ham United targeting European qualification'
Andy Carroll believes that West Ham United should be targeting European qualification following their 3-0 win over Hull City.
Jan 18, 19:08
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Player Ratings: Burnley 2-3 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole rates every performance as Crystal Palace come from behind to beat Burnley 3-2 at Turf Moor.
Jan 17, 18:16
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Match Analysis: Burnley 2-3 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole reflects on Crystal Palace's 3-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
Jan 17, 17:31
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Live Commentary: Burnley 2-3 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of Crystal Palace's trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley.
Jan 17, 13:59
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Preview:Rotherham United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Saturday's Championship meeting between Rotherham United and Bournemouth.
Jan 16, 14:18
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Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Huddersfield Town
Sports Mole previews Huddersfield Town's trip to the Riverside to take on promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough.
Jan 16, 14:06
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Three people in the Premier League spotlight
Sports Mole takes a look at three people in the spotlight ahead of the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Jan 16, 09:49
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On this day: Chelsea put seven past sorry Sunderland at Stamford Bridge
On this day in 2010, Chelsea continue their charge to the Premier League title by thrashing Sunderland 7-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:10
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Queens Park Rangers interested in Paul-Jose M'Poku?
Queens Park Rangers are interested in signing Standard Liege winger Paul-Jose M'Poku, according to reports.
Jan 16, 05:59
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Report: Brooklyn Nets in talks to trade for Lance Stephenson
The Brooklyn Nets are in trade talks with the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder about a deal which could see Lance Stephenson make the move to New York.
Jan 16, 05:39
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Paul Casey, Webb Simpson take lead in Sony Open
Paul Casey and Webb Simpson both hit 62s to earn a share of the lead after 18 holes of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Jan 16, 05:20
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Alan Pardew: 'I can give boost to Wilfried Zaha'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes that he can help Wilfried Zaha find his best form after a difficult spell for the winger.
Jan 16, 04:59
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Roberto Martinez: 'Everton can capitalise on Ross Barkley attention'
Roberto Martinez claims that Everton's attacking players must take advantage when teams pay extra attention to Ross Barkley.
Jan 16, 04:41
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