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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Angel di Maria, Petr Cech, Christian Benteke
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer stories that have made the headlines over the past 24 hours.May 9, 06:57
Manchester United 'open talks with Samir Handanovic agent'
A report claims that the agent of Samir Handanovic has flown to Britain in order to open talks with Manchester United over a summer move for the Inter Milan goalkeeper.May 9, 06:46
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Bangladesh heading to heavy Pakistan defeat
Bangladesh remain 416 runs short of Pakistan in the second Test at Bangla National Stadium, having been restricted to 134-5 prior to lunch on day four of the second Test.May 9, 06:32
Jose Gaya signs new five-year deal at Valencia
Valencia defender Jose Goya commits his future to the Spanish club until 2020 to fend off interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid.May 9, 06:13
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Milos Raonic concerned by injury problem
World number six Milos Raonic admits that he is finding life "tough" due to the foot injury which has seen him withdraw from two tournaments in recent weeks.May 9, 06:03
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur cannot take Stoke City lightly'
Mauricio Pochettino tells goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to "be careful" during Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City, due to the windy conditions.May 9, 05:49
Sam Allardyce impressed by Tim Sherwood's work at Aston Villa
Sam Allardyce believes that Tim Sherwood will learn from any mistakes he may have made during his short managerial career in order to become a big hit at Villa.May 9, 05:32
Luis Figo: 'FIFA president Sepp Blatter is living in the past'
Luis Figo admits to being 'surprised' at Sepp Blatter's lack of future plans in the race to be crowned FIFA president.May 9, 05:18
Live Commentary: Brentford 1-2 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in the first leg of their Championship playoff affair.May 8, 17:45
Three people in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three figures from the world of football who will be in the spotlight this weekend.May 8, 12:15
Premier League in numbers: Week 36 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League action, with the aid of a selection of statistics from all 10 games taking place.May 8, 10:58
Bayern Munich join Felipe Anderson race?
Bayern Munich become the latest club to show an interest in signing Lazio's £30m-rated midfielder Felipe Anderson, according to a report.May 8, 08:06
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Floyd Mayweather Jr: 'Manny Pacquiao is a coward'
Floyd Mayweather Jr says that he has "lost a lot of respect" for Manny Pacquiao, after the Filipino boxer claimed that he was not at full strength for their high-profile bout.May 8, 07:54
Manchester United 'angered by Jose Mourinho decision'
Jose Mourinho's decision to grant his Chelsea players an extended break this week has left Manchester United chiefs feeling angry, according to a report.May 8, 07:36
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Shaun Wane still haunted by Castleford Tigers defeat
Shaun Wane hopes revenge is on the cards this evening when his Wigan Warriors side face off against Castleford Tigers at the DW Stadium.May 8, 07:19
On this day: Jimmy Glass saves Carlisle United at the death
On this day 16 years ago, Carlisle United raised a Glass to survival as their on-loan goalkeeper salvaged their Football League status in the dying seconds of the season.May 8, 07:00
Jaap Stam: 'Memphis Depay can be big success at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam believes that Memphis Depay has all the key ingredients needed to shine at Old Trafford.May 8, 06:59
Transfer Talk Daily Update: Petr Cech, Christian Benteke, Nathaniel Clyne
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer stories that have made the headlines over the past 24 hours.May 8, 06:57
Sam Allardyce: 'John Carver should have kept quiet'
Sam Allardyce insists that John Carver's angry outburst at his Newcastle players earlier this week was simply down to the pressure of managing a side battling relegation.May 8, 06:35
Pele in 'stable condition' following surgery in Brazil
Three-time World Cup winner Pele is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on a prostate condition late on Thursday night.May 8, 06:19
Shakib Al Hasan heroics not enough for Bangladesh
Bangladesh fail to pile on the runs in the first session of play on day three of the second Test against Pakistan in Dhaka.May 8, 06:07
Christian Benteke lands Premier League Player of the Month gong
Christian Benteke fends off competition from the likes of John Terry and Ander Herrera to win April's Barclays Premier League Player of the Month award.May 8, 05:43
Nigel Pearson scoops Premier League Manager of the Month award
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson beats off competition from Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Roberto Martinez to win April's Premier League Manager of the Month award.May 8, 05:30
Andy Murray unhappy with Madrid Open organisers
British number one Andy Murray admits that he was left feeling "very tired" during his third-round clash against Marcel Granollers at the Madrid Open.May 8, 05:15
David Ferrer advances in Madrid with gritty victory over Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco throws away a one-set lead against David Ferrer to see his Madrid Open campaign come to an end.May 7, 18:01
Arsene Wenger expects Aaron Ramsey to return for Swansea City clash
Arsene Wenger reveals that Aaron Ramsey is slowly recovering from a knock sustained against Hull City, although Danny Welbeck is not yet back in training.May 7, 17:46
Neymar urges Paul Pogba to join Barcelona
Brazilian star Neymar says that he would like to see Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba join him at Barcelona this summer.May 7, 17:29
Svetlana Kuznetsova digs deep to set up Maria Sharapova semi-final
Svetlana Kuznetsova edges past Lucie Safarova to advance through to the final four of the Madrid Open, where she will meet Maria Sharapova. May 7, 17:11
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Jenson Button hopeful of McLaren points
McLaren driver Jenson Button believes that the middle pack is "for the taking" at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.May 7, 16:56
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur will field youngsters in Europa League'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that qualifying for the Europa League is his side's main goal in the closing weeks of the season.May 7, 16:31
Sean Dyche: "I believe in my players"
Sean Dyche admits that Burnley must up their game in their final three fixtures if they are to avoid a return to the Championship at the end of the season.May 7, 16:16
Alan Dunne among 18 Millwall players to be released
Millwall clear out their squad following relegation from the Championship, cutting loose 18 players from their retained list.May 7, 16:01
Marc Muniesa back in Stoke City contention
Stoke City defender Marc Muniesa says that he wants to be involved again at first-team level, having overcome a hamstring tear sustained in February.May 7, 15:49
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Joe Simpson crowned Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for April
Joe Simpson wins the final Aviva Premiership Player of the Month award of the season, following a string of impressive showings at Wasps.May 7, 15:38
Warren Gatland: 'Harlequins move won't affect Jamie Roberts's Wales hopes'
Warren Gatland insists that Jamie Roberts will remain in his Wales plans, despite a move to Harlequins being on the cards.May 7, 15:27
John Isner ends run of Nick Kyrgios to advance into Madrid Open quarters
Nick Kyrgios, the second-round conqueror of Roger Federer, sees his Madrid Open campaign come to an end at the hands of John Isner.May 7, 15:11
Rafael Nadal eases past Simone Bolelli in straight sets at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal overcomes Simone Bolelli to set up a quarter-final meeting with Grigor Dimitrov.May 7, 14:55
Blackpool sign Jarrett Rivers from Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans FA Cup hero Jarrett Rivers joins Blackpool on a one-year deal for an undisclosed fee.May 7, 14:44
Ronald Koeman expects Memphis Depay to shine at Manchester United
Ronald Koeman says that incoming Manchester United forward Memphis Depay will thrive at his new club, but only after he continues to develop his game.May 7, 14:33
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Trio tied for early lead at Mauritius Open
Thorbjorn Olesen, a two-time winner on the European Tour circuit, is among the leading pack at the end of the opening round of the inaugural Mauritius Open.May 7, 14:25
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