Toby Alderweireld not distracted by speculation over Tottenham Hotspur future
Toby Alderweireld says that he 'loves' playing for Tottenham Hotspur and has "no problem" with a reported £25.4m buyout clause inserted into his contract.Dec 13, 15:36
Three NFL franchises to make first appearance in London next year
Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns will all compete in London for the first time in 2017, while regulars Jacksonville Jaguars will also return.Dec 13, 15:19
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski signs new contract
Bayern Munich announce that Robert Lewandowski has signed a new contract at the Allianz Arena, keeping him in place until 2021.Dec 13, 15:06
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal's "strong mentality"
Arsene Wenger puts Arsenal's strong start to the season down to the fact that there is now more experience in the squad, which he believes could take them all the way.Dec 12, 23:02
Report: Roma step up pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
A report claims that Roma are willing to throw one of Radja Nainggolan or Antonio Rudiger into a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea on a permanent basis.Dec 12, 22:47
Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee to take two-year triathlon break
Alistair Brownlee reveals that he will switch his focus from triathlon events to the World Ironman Championships, but does not rule out competing at Tokyo 2020.Dec 12, 22:36
Harry Kane: 'Manchester United made life tough for us'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says that his side must learn to adapt after being forced to hit balls long in the defeat to Manchester United.Dec 12, 22:24
Roma beat AC Milan to keep pressure on leaders Juventus
Roma beat AC Milan 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico to move back within four points of Serie A leaders Juventus, courtesy of Radja Nainggolan's second-half strike.Dec 12, 21:58
Atletico Madrid slip to sixth in La Liga with defeat to Villarreal
Atletico Madrid slip down to sixth in La Liga after losing 3-0 to Villarreal, while the Yellow Submarine move in the opposite direction into a Champions League berth.Dec 12, 21:39
Mark Hughes: 'Charlie Adam didn't intend Alexis Sanchez stamp'
Mark Hughes defends Charlie Adam over his supposed 'stamp' on Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez at the weekend, which he feels is not worthy of retrospective action.Dec 12, 21:24
Chelsea youngster Kenedy returns early from Watford loan spell
Walter Mazzarri confirms that Chelsea youngster Kenedy has returned to his parent club after seeing an injury problem restrict him to just one appearance.Dec 12, 21:11
Walter Mazzarri expects to face "very angry" Manchester City
Walter Mazzarri insists that Watford will head to the Etihad Stadium full of confidence on Wednesday, but admits his side will face a determined Manchester City.Dec 12, 20:59
AC Milan takeover by Chinese consortium 'close to falling through'
AC Milan's proposed takeover is on the brink of collapse as the interested Chinese consortium failed to complete the acquisition on Monday as originally planned.Dec 12, 20:44
Dylan Hartley to learn red card fate on Wednesday
Dylan Hartley faces the prospect of missing England's opening Six Nations clash against France next year should he be handed a two-month ban or more later this week.Dec 12, 20:30
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Jose Mourinho blocks Sam Johnstone's Wolverhampton Wanderers loan move?
A report claims that Jose Mourinho rejected Wolverhampton Wanderers' approach for keeper Sam Johnstone due to their treatment of fellow loanee Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.Dec 12, 19:58
Three-time Derby winner Walter Swinburn dies, aged 55
Walter Swinburn, the rider of Shergar and a three-time Derby winner, dies at the age of 55.Dec 12, 19:44
Gary Cahill: 'Diego Costa as loved as Didier Drogba at Chelsea'
Gary Cahill believes that Diego Costa is "right up there among the best in the world", and is also alongside Didier Drogba in terms of Chelsea's all-time greats.Dec 12, 19:16
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Alexis Sanchez 'will only sign new contract if Arsene Wenger leaves'
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will commit his long-term future to the club if Arsene Wenger steps aside next summer, according to a report in the Spanish press.Dec 10, 12:57
Gary Neville hits back at Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius
Gary Neville continues his war of words with Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, sarcastically admitting that he 'does not have a clue'.Dec 10, 12:44
Youth coach 'continued in football after child sex abuse claims'
Suspected paedophile Hugh Stevenson was allowed to carry on working in his roles as a youth coach and referee despite being reported to the police, according to a report.Dec 10, 12:29
Antonio Conte: 'I'd never heard of Tony Pulis prior to Premier League move'
Antonio Conte claims that Tony Pulis is a "very good manager", despite having never heard of the Welshman prior to joining Chelsea during the summer.Dec 10, 12:15
Report: Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur plotting Javier Hernandez bid
A report claims that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are to battle it out, along with Spanish side Valencia, for the signature of Javier Hernandez next month.Dec 10, 12:03
Team News: Watford welcome back Miguel Britos, Valon Behrami
Watford and Everton make two changes apiece for this afternoon's Premier League tie at Vicarage Road, with Miguel Britos and Valon Behrami both returning from suspension.Dec 10, 11:35
England struggle in Mumbai as India take control of fourth Test
India build up a 51-run lead as they end their first innings on 451-7 in Mumbai, leaving England with plenty of work to do in the fourth Test.Dec 10, 11:21
Team News: Arda Turan comes in for suspended Neymar
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique reverts back to something close to his strongest XI for the trip to face Osasuna in La Liga, but is without suspended forward Neymar.Dec 10, 11:05
Slaven Bilic: 'All Premier League clubs would welcome Daniel Sturridge signing'
Slaven Bilic says that West Ham United are one of a number of clubs that would happily take Daniel Sturridge on board, but admits that his injury issues have held him back.Dec 10, 10:58
David Moyes targets mid-table finish for Sunderland
David Moyes is refusing to get too carried away by Sunderland's recent form, but admits that finishing mid-table is on the agenda should they beat Swansea City today.Dec 10, 10:43
Karren Brady denies holding 'crisis talks' with boss Slaven Bilic
Karren Brady offers her backing to manager Slaven Bilic, who she believes will transform West Ham United's fortunes following a poor first half to the campaign.Dec 10, 10:29
Jim Mallinder unwilling to defend Dylan Hartley following dismissal
Jim Mallinder admits to being 'disappointed' by Dylan Hartley's conduct during Friday's clash with Leinster, but says that it did not cost Northampton Saints victory.Dec 10, 10:15
Pep Guardiola concerned by increased workload for players
Pep Guardiola is the latest manager to question FIFA's proposal to expand the World Cup from 2026, claiming that players are already 'being killed' by their workload.Dec 10, 09:59
Ronald Koeman requires 'more time' to transform Everton
Ronald Koeman insists that he will need more transfer windows in order to get Everton playing they way he wants, describing his task on Merseyside as a "big project".Dec 10, 09:43
Jose Mourinho encouraged by Manchester United's "evolution"
Jose Mourinho insists that it is "unfair" Manchester United find themselves 13 points behind Chelsea in the Premier League, as their performances have deserved more.Dec 10, 09:26
Rafa Cabrera-Bello's lead slashed by Sam Brazel at Hong Kong Open
Two players are locked on 11-under 199 at the Hong Kong Open heading into the final day of the tournament, with Rafa Cabrera-Bello seeing his lead slashed by Sam Hazel.Dec 10, 09:15
Report: Paris Saint-Germain to make £50m bid for Dele Alli
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur ace Dele Alli is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, who are willing to offer £50m to prise him away from the Premier League club.Dec 8, 22:46
Europa League roundup: Eleven more sides book spot in round of 32
Discover what happened across the final round of group-stage fixtures in the Europa League with Sports Mole's full roundup.Dec 8, 22:21
Rio Ferdinand: 'Antonio Conte has easier job than Jose Mourinho'
Rio Ferdinand believes that Jose Mourinho was always destined to have a tougher job on his hands at Old Trafford when compared to Antonio Conte at Chelsea.Dec 8, 22:00
Warren Gatland unhappy with Gregor Townsend snub
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland questions incoming Scotland boss Gregor Townsend's decision to turn down an invite to join his coaching team.Dec 8, 21:44
RFU will not halt Denny Solomona's cross-code switch
Denny Solomona's switch from Castleford Tigers to Sale Sharks is given the blessing of the RFU, which says it is powerless to stop a move going through.Dec 8, 21:30

