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Bernie Ecclestone: 'Formula 1 risks being destroyed by stranglehold'
Bernie Ecclestone hits out at the stranglehold that Mercedes and Ferrari have over Formula 1 decision making, claiming that his rules are designed to "save the sport".Dec 10, 18:29
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Danny Welbeck feeling "positive" ahead of injury return
Danny Welbeck admits that watching on from the sidelines this season has been "difficult", but is remaining in a positive frame of mind ahead of his New Year return.Dec 10, 18:15
Claudio Ranieri backs former club Chelsea for top-four finish
Claudio Ranieri claims that Chelsea have the fighting spirit to climb up the Premier League table and secure a top-four finish come next May.Dec 10, 18:03
Garry Monk expresses "sadness" at Swansea City sacking
Garry Monk speaks out for the first time since being sacked as Swansea City manager, claiming that he will take fond memories from his time at the club.Dec 10, 17:46
Alan Curtis 'to take caretaker charge of Swansea City'
A report claims that Alan Curtis will take caretaker charge of Swansea City for the weekend trip to Manchester City, with no appointment likely to be made beforehand.Dec 10, 17:30
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Lord Coe defends 2021 World Athletics Championships decision
Lord Sebastian Coe once again refutes claims that the 2021 World Athletics Championships was awarded to Eugene purely because of Nike's links with the American city.Dec 10, 17:16
Bolton Wanderers receive winding-up petition from HMRC
Bolton Wanderers reveal that they have been the subject of a winding-up petition from HMRC over unpaid wages and growing taxes.Dec 10, 16:51
Bastian Schweinsteiger handed three-game ban
Bastian Schweinsteiger is handed a three-match ban after accepting a violent conduct charge for striking West Ham United's Winston Reid.Dec 10, 16:33
Chelsea, Manchester City 'fail with bids for Amadou Diawara'
Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly suffer a big transfer blow after seeing their respective bids for Amadou Diawara rejected by Bologna.Dec 10, 16:26
Report: Wales players, FAW body resolve payment dispute
A report claims that the recent dispute between a group of Wales players and the Football Association of Wales governing body has now been resolved in full.Dec 10, 16:10
Aitor Karanka: "Door is open" for Patrick Bamford return
Aitor Karanka hints that Middlesbrough could make a January approach for Crystal Palace loanee Patrick Bamford following his success at the Riverside last season.Dec 10, 12:55
Oxford United keen to keep Fuham loanee Jordan Evans in place
Michael Appleton says that he will look into the prospect of keeping Fulham loanee Jordan Evans at Oxford United beyond the end of his initial two-month deal.Dec 10, 12:39
Wycombe Wanderers keeper Matt Ingram wanted by trio of clubs?
A report claims that goalkeeper Matt Ingram is wanted by three different clubs after starring for Wycombe Wanderers over the past 18 months.Dec 10, 12:25
Alan Pardew open to extending Sullay Kaikai's Shrewsbury Town loan deal
Alan Pardew says that he would "be quite happy" to see Crystal Palace youngster Sullay Kaikai continue his development at Shrewsbury Town for the rest of the season.Dec 10, 12:08
Millwall, Port Vale match rearranged due to fixture congestion
Millwall's home match against Port Vale in early 2016 will now be played on January 17 due to their ongoing Football League Trophy commitments.Dec 10, 11:56
Leeds United skipper Sol Bamba unlikely to feature against Charlton Athletic
Sol Bamba's toe injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least another few days, according to Leeds United manager Steve Evans.Dec 10, 11:40
Kenny Jackett intends to strengthen Wolverhampton Wanderers squad
Kenny Jackett admits that "targets have been made" ahead of the January transfer window, as Wolverhampton Wanderers look to push on from a mixed start to the season.Dec 10, 11:27
Sunderland to recall Jordan Pickford from Preston North End loan?
Preston North End face losing goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to Sunderland in January, as the Black Cats reportedly intend to recall him from his loan spell.Dec 10, 11:13
Dean Bowditch "looking forward" to Ipswich Town reunion
Dean Bowditch claims that he still has a "lot of respect" for Ipswich Town, but is hoping to pick up all three points when his former club take on MK Dons.Dec 10, 11:01
Paul Lambert unsure over Corry Evans, Doneil Henry fitness
Paul Lambert is still unsure whether Corry Evans and Doneil Henry will play any part in Blackburn's meeting with Rotherham, while Darragh Lenihan is also an injury doubt.Dec 10, 10:45
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Racism in football has never held me back'
QPR boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink offers a personal insight into his own personal experiences of racism in football, claiming that it has never held him back.Dec 10, 10:30
Reading 'close to making Brian McDermott appointment'
Brian McDermott will seal a return to former club Reading over the next 24 hours after agreeing terms with the Royals, according to a report.Dec 10, 10:15
Player Ratings: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona to judge how each player performed. Dec 9, 23:25
Match Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona in the Champions League.Dec 9, 22:33
Live Commentary: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against Barcelona, as a spirited home side crashed out of the Champions League.Dec 9, 18:45
Live Commentary: Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Everton's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, as the Eagles picked up the point required to climb up to sixth.Dec 7, 19:00
Jake Bidwell praises "positive" Dean Smith impact at Brentford
Jake Bidwell reveals that Dean Smith is not looking to change too much on the field upon taking charge of Brentford, having made a winning start to his tenure.Dec 7, 12:57
Steve Davis backs George Cooper to find best form
Steve Davis is confident that George Cooper will recapture his form of last season after enduing a slow start to the current campaign.Dec 7, 12:38
Nigel Clough grateful to be back at "special" Burton Albion
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough is "looking forward" to maintaining the success achieved by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after agreeing to re-join the Staffordshire side.Dec 7, 12:23
Luke Varney steps up Ipswich Town injury return
Luke Varney will feature for Ipswich Town's Under-21s side on Monday afternoon as he steps up his recovery from an Achilles injury layoff.Dec 7, 12:08
Cambridge United striker Barry Corr upbeat despite FA Cup exit
Cambridge United striker Barry Corr admits that certain aspects of his side's loss to Doncaster Rovers were "not acceptable", but is confident of vast improvement.Dec 7, 11:54
Former Paris Saint-Germain trainee 'on trial at Birmingham City'
A report claims that Birmingham City are keeping a close eye on former Paris Saint-Germain starlet Christy Manzinga, having brought in the youngster on a trial basis.Dec 7, 11:36
Stephen Henderson: 'Charlton Athletic consistency is lacking'
Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Stephen Henderson calls on his teammates to maintain their high levels for the full 90 minutes after capitulating at Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 7, 11:22
Hibernian boss Alan Stubbs in running for Reading job?
Hibernian manager Alan Stubbs is a strong contender to replace ousted boss Steve Clarke at Reading, according to a report.Dec 7, 11:06
Grant Hanley delighted by Blackburn Rovers spirit
Blackburn Rovers captain Grant Hanley claims that his side's victory over Bristol City was down to each player doing the "dirty things well" at Ashton Gate.Dec 7, 10:55
Middlesbrough defender Adam Jackson extends Hartlepool United loan spell
Middlesbrough centre-back Adam Jackson prolongs his stay at Hartlepool United by a further month to keep him in place until January 2.Dec 7, 10:40
Sam Vokes: 'Burnley made to pay the price in derby defeat'
Sam Vokes admits to being 'disappointed and frustrated' by Burnley's defeat to rivals Preston North End, which he puts down to a failure to push on from a bright start.Dec 7, 10:26
Max Clayton ruled out for four months after undergoing surgery
Bolton Wanderers hope to have Max Clayton back before the end of the season, despite the forward having to undergo surgery on a ruptured hamstring.Dec 7, 10:12
Sassuolo ease to victory over Sampdoria to keep top-five hopes alive
Three first-half goals prove enough for Sassuolo to claim a 3-1 win over Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.Dec 6, 18:55
Steve McClaren: Liverpool win "just the beginning" for Newcastle United
Steve McClaren targets a run of victories in the Premier League after seeing his side pick up an impressive 2-0 win over Liverpool at St James' Park.Dec 6, 18:40
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