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Maria Sharapova proves too strong for Timea Bacsinszky
Maria Sharapova overcomes the challenge of Timea Bacsinszky to book her place in the second round of the Madrid Open.May 3, 10:52
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New Zealand dealt triple injury blow
Jerome Kaino, Charles Piutau and Beauden Barrett each pick up injuries to leave New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen sweating ahead of the World Cup.May 3, 10:35
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Team News: Seydou Doumbia given the nod by Rudi Garcia, Francesco Totti misses out
Seydou Doumbia is given the nod to start Roma's Serie A clash against Genoa ahead of Francesco Totti, who has to make do with a place among the substitutes.May 3, 10:19
Ruud Gullit: "Jose Mourinho deserves his negative label"
Ruud Gullit slams the style of play adopted by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, suggesting that the club are failing to entertain their supporters.May 3, 09:59
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid waiting to pounce on Barcelona slip-up'
Sergio Ramos insists that Real Madrid will "give everything" in their final three league games in order to push Barcelona all the way in the race for the La Liga title.May 3, 09:44
Nacer Chadli: 'I found life difficult at Tottenham Hotspur in debut campaign'
Nacer Chadli admits that he found life "difficult" in his early days at Tottenham Hotspur as a result of the pressure put on his shoulders.May 3, 09:23
Melbourne City claim vital win against Wellington Phoenix
Two second-half goals prove enough to send Melbourne City through to the next stage of the A-League finals courtesy of a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix.May 3, 09:04
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Tony Smith: 'Stopping Kevin Brown could be key'
Tony Smith is confident that Warrington Wolves can overcome Widnes Vikings in order to climb up the Super League table.May 3, 08:47
Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere is a big part of Arsenal's future'
Arsene Wenger believes that reported Man City target Jack Wilshere has a big part to play in the future success of Arsenal, as soon as he puts his injury hell behind him.May 3, 08:31
Chris Ramsey pays tribute to "man-mountain" Rio Ferdinand
Chris Ramsey admits that the tragic passing of Rio Ferdinand's wife helps put Queens Park Rangers's relegation scrap into perspective.May 3, 08:13
On This Day: Leicester Tigers book Heineken Cup final spot in historic fashion
On this day six years ago, Leicester Tigers beat Cardiff Blues on penalties to secure their place in the final of the Heineken Cup.May 3, 07:00
Europa League-chasing Villarreal held by strugglers Deportivo La Coruna
Celso Borges cancels out Juame Costa's opener to earn Villarreal a 1-1 draw away at Deportivo in La Liga.May 2, 21:50
David Jones: 'Time running out for Burnley to avoid relegation'
Burnley midfielder David Jones remains confident that his side can retain their Premier League status this season, despite being cut eight points from safety.May 2, 21:34
Manchester United 'eye move for Samir Handanovic'
Samir Handanovic emerges as a summer transfer target for Manchester United, who have reportedly been in contact with the Inter Milan keeper's agent.May 2, 21:21
Juan Mata worried by Manchester United form
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata warns his teammates to learn their lessons from their defeat against West Bromwich Albion in order to secure fourth place.May 2, 21:06
Chris Ramsey frustrated by "lapse of concentration" from Queens Park Rangers
Chris Ramsey fails to hide his disappointment following Queens Park Rangers's defeat to Liverpool, which leaves them seven points from Premier League safety.May 2, 20:53
Nothing to separate Sassuolo, Palermo in goalless Serie A meeting
Both Sassuolo and Palermo miss out on the chance to climb up the Serie A table by playing out a 0-0 stalemate at the Mapei Stadium.May 2, 20:39
Bernard Laporte 'full of joy' after European Rugby Champions Cup triumph
Bernard Laporte offers his condolences to beaten European Rugby Champions Cup finalists Clermont Auvergne following Toulon's 24-18 victory at Twickenham.May 2, 20:21
Cristiano Ronaldo treble helps Real Madrid overcome difficult Sevilla test
Real Madrid overcome a difficult challenge away at Sevilla to keep their La Liga title charge on track as Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick in a 3-2 win in Andalusia.May 2, 19:53
Louis van Gaal rues wasted Manchester United chances
Louis van Gaal admits that a number of chances that went begging for Manchester United proved fatal in their home defeat to West Bromwich Albion.May 2, 19:36
Darren Fletcher: 'Fourth place not good enough for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher urges supporters to remain patient during this "transitional period" that they are currently going through.May 2, 19:22
Blackpool apologise to Huddersfield Town following match abandonment
Blackpool say that they will work closely with the authorities to find the culprits who took to the field to cause their abandonment against Huddersfield Town.May 2, 19:03
Half-Time Report: Carlos Bacca penalty gives Sevilla hope against Real Madrid
Real Madrid take a 2-1 lead into half time against Sevilla thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's quickfire brace.May 2, 18:49
West Bromwich Albion inflict third straight defeat on Manchester United
West Bromwich Albion beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford courtesy of Chris Brunt's heavily-deflected free kick.May 2, 18:22
Player Ratings: Swansea City 2-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole rates the performances of each player on show during Swansea City's 2-0 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.May 2, 17:27
Match Analysis: Swansea City 2-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Swansea City's 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium.May 2, 16:39
Live Commentary: Swansea City 2-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Swansea City's 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium.May 2, 13:00
On this day: Leeds United's plight continues as top-flight relegation closes in
On this day 11 years ago, Leeds United lost 4-1 at Bolton Wanderers to see their relegation from the Premier League essentially sealed.May 2, 07:00
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.May 1, 11:49
Premier League in numbers: Week 35 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 1, 10:36
Report: Manchester City lining up Raheem Sterling, Danny Ings swoop
Danny Ings and Raheem Sterling apparently top the wishlist of Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini this summer.May 1, 08:06
Sam Allardyce hits out at 'disgraceful' Chelsea critics
Sam Allardyce insists that Chelsea will be worthy winners of the Premier League this season, despite criticism aimed in their direction in recent weeks.May 1, 07:52
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Manny Pacquiao 'to donate half of Mayweather fight earnings to charity'
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao is said to be considering giving £40m of his earnings from this weekend's fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr to charity.May 1, 07:30
Report: Nathaniel Clyne holding out for Manchester United move
A report claims that in-demand full-back Nathaniel Clyne has his heart set on a switch from Southampton to Manchester United this summer.May 1, 07:13
Transfer Talk Daily Update: Gareth Bale, Petr Cech, Nathaniel Clyne
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer talk and activity making the headlines over the past 24 hours.May 1, 07:00
JPR Williams: 'Jamie Roberts should join Harlequins'
British and Irish Lions legend JPR Williams describes Cardiff Blues as being 'an embarrassment', and warns Jamie Roberts to instead join Harlequins.May 1, 06:49
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Pakistan all out for 628 against Bangladesh
Bangladesh require 296 runs to win the first Test against Pakistan in Khulna.May 1, 06:37
Ronaldinho agent drops Major League Soccer hint
Two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho will begin looking for a new club later this year, according to his agent Roberto de Assis Moreira.May 1, 06:28
Tim Sherwood: 'I want control of all transfers at Aston Villa'
Tim Sherwood hints that he will only allow Aston Villa to appoint a director of football as long as he still has the final say when it comes to transfer dealings.May 1, 06:04
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Spain passes new law on sale of TV rights
A new Spanish law governing the sale of TV rights is approved, which will see income spread more evenly across teams in La Liga.May 1, 05:49
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