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Nigel Owens 'to referee Rugby World Cup final'
Welsh official Nigel Owens will take charge of next weekend's Rugby World Cup final, according to New Zealand selector Grant Fox.Oct 25, 10:45
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Phil Jones: 'Manchester United need to claim bragging rights'
Phil Jones refuses to play down the size of Sunday afternoon's Manchester derby clash, claiming that his side simply must come out on top against their city rivals.Oct 25, 10:30
Roberto Martinez hits out at "stupid" Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain challenge
Roberto Martinez describes the challenge from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain that left Phil Jagielka on crutches as being 'needless and stupid'.Oct 25, 10:15
Live Commentary: South Africa 18-20 New Zealand - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's narrow 20-18 victory over South Africa, as they made it 13 wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup.Oct 24, 14:00
On this day: Manchester United end Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten run
On this day in 2004, Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-0 at Old Trafford to end the Invincibles' 49-game unbeaten run in a feisty encounter.Oct 24, 05:00
Live Commentary: Rotherham United 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Sheffield Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rotherham United, as the Owls claimed South Yorkshire bragging rights.Oct 23, 18:15
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Preston North End
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Championship meeting between unbeaten Brighton & Hove Albion and a potentially rejuvenated Preston North End.Oct 23, 13:17
Guy Luzon: 'Depressing performances not good enough'
Charlton Athletic boss Guy Luzon claims that his side should not be involved in a "relegation war", with performances so far leaving him feeling saddened.Oct 23, 11:55
Bolton Wanderers offer Shola Ameobi short-term contract?
Shola Ameobi's search for a new club could be coming to an end, with reports suggesting that the former Newcastle United striker is in line to join Bolton Wanderers. Oct 23, 11:41
Neal Ardley unsure over future as AFC Wimbledon boss
AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley insists that he is "delighted" to be in charge, but hints that he could step aside should he fail to "bring excitement" this season.Oct 23, 11:26
Tony Mowbray seeking defensive cover after losing Reda Johnson
Tony Mowbray reveals that he will look to bring a new defender to Coventry City should the right player become available.Oct 23, 11:11
Barnet snap up Nicky Bailey on short-term deal
Free agent Nicky Bailey makes a return to former club Barnet, eight years after originally departing.Oct 23, 10:56
Shrewsbury Town agree deal to sign free agent Anthony Gerrard
Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon reveals that Anthony Gerrard will join the club once he returns to peak fitness over the coming weeks.Oct 23, 10:42
Lee Johnson not fearful of Barnsley sack despite losing run
Under-pressure manager Lee Johnson says that he wants to remain in place at Barnsley and deliver success in the long term.Oct 23, 10:31
Russell Slade expecting "unpredictable" Severnside derby clash
Russell Slade warns his Cardiff City players to distance themselves from all the pre-match talk ahead of Monday's Severnside derby and instead focus on the task at hand.Oct 23, 10:16
Steve Evans: 'No contact made with Massimo Cellino while Uwe Rosler in charge'
Leeds United manager Steve Evans is forced to deny reports that he was in regular contact with chairman Massimo Cellino while Uwe Rosler was still in charge.Oct 23, 10:01
Steve Evans looking to strengthen Leeds United squad
Steve Evans admits that he has already made "one or two calls" in an attempt to bring some fresh faces to Leeds United on loan.Oct 23, 09:47
Reading boss Steve Clarke wary of Fulham threat
Reading manager Steve Clarke believes that Fulham's attacking threat will provide his side with a "difficult afternoon" on the banks of the Thames this weekend.Oct 23, 09:29
Kenny Jackett: "We have to come out fighting"
Kenny Jackett wants to see Wolverhampton Wanderers come out fighting against Middlesbrough in order to get their Championship campaign back on track.Oct 23, 09:14
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at the City Ground.Oct 22, 20:03
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Sheffield Wednesday
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Championship match between Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday at the New York Stadium.Oct 22, 18:23
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur pegged back by Anderlecht in Brussels
Anderlecht and Tottenham Hotspur are locked at 1-1 in their Europa League group-stage meeting after Guillaume Gillet cancelled out Christian Eriksen's opener. Oct 22, 17:47
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Lewis Hamilton: "I'm in my element right now"
Lewis Hamilton says that he is improving year by year and is currently at the peak of his powers heading into the United States Grand Prix this weekend.Oct 22, 17:31
Quique Flores: 'Watford must spread out goals'
Quique Flores wants to see Watford's players spread out the goals more evenly due to an over-reliance on Odion Ighalo in the opening months of the season.Oct 22, 17:15
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick secures victory for Borussia Dortmund
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores three times to help Borussia Dortmund on their way to a 3-1 win over Qabala in the Europa League.Oct 22, 16:54
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Wembley extends NFL deal until 2020
Wembley will continue to stage at least two NFL regular-season fixtures a year until 2020.Oct 22, 16:30
Team News: Clinton N'Jie handed first Tottenham Hotspur start
Clinton N'Jie replaces Harry Kane up front for Tottenham Hotspur to earn his first start for the club.Oct 22, 16:05
Alan Pardew still 'frustrated' by Dwight Gayle red
Alan Pardew refuses to back down from his initial views on Dwight Gayle's "harsh" red card against West Ham United, but admits that it is now time to move on. Oct 22, 15:59
Steve McClaren emails Newcastle United fans pleading for support
Steve McClaren calls for Newcastle United supporters to "stand up and be counted" in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland.Oct 22, 15:45
Steve Hansen defends under-fire Rugby World Cup referees
Steve Hansen claims that teams should simply 'learn to accept' that referees will continue to make mistakes in rugby union, no matter how big the occasion.Oct 22, 15:25
Claudio Ranieri rules out January sale of Jamie Vardy
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that he will not be selling any of his star players in the summer after his side's impressive start to the campaign.Oct 22, 15:10
Report: Nottingham Forest's Liam Trotter loan deal still alive
Liam Trotter's proposed loan move from Bolton Wanderers to Nottingham Forest could still go through over the next couple of days, according to a report.Oct 22, 11:55
Steve Evans: 'Results will dictate my Leeds United future'
New Leeds United boss Steve Evans claims that he is the right man to guide the club to the Premier League, but only if he can keep hold of his job for long enough.Oct 22, 11:43
Tom Nichols pleased to silence Exeter City doubters
Match-winner Tom Nichols says that Exeter City putting a four-game winless run behind them in Wednesday's meeting with Cambridge has helped to silence a few critics.Oct 22, 11:32
Sixfields Stadium development company winding-up petition approved
The winding-up petition issued to Sixfields Stadium development company Buckingham Group is approved at a court hearing in Birmingham.Oct 22, 11:18
Neil McDonald praises 'battling' Blackpool display in Millwall draw
Blackpool manager Neil McDonald puts his side's 1-1 draw against Millwall last time out down to a newfound belief in the dressing room.Oct 22, 11:00
Steve Davis: 'Crewe Alexandra must remain strong in defence'
Steve Davis calls on his defence to remain tight in order to help Crewe Alexandra turn around their poor start to the League One season.Oct 22, 10:46
Yanic Wildschut "really enjoying" life on loan at Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic loanee Yanic Wildschut says that he 'feels good' after being given a chance to shine in League One with the Latics.Oct 22, 10:30
Ben Mee hoping for more East Lancashire derby bragging rights
Ben Mee admits that he is looking forward to Burnley's "massive" local derby with Blackburn Rovers, where he will be looking to make it five without defeat.Oct 22, 10:14
Hull City striker Chuba Akpom targets goalscoring run
Hull City loanee Chuba Akpom wants to add to his goals tally after finding the net in the Tigers' comfortable victory against Ipswich Town in midweek.Oct 22, 09:58
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