/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Garry Monk: 'Swansea City can't let season fizzle out'
Garry Monk wants his players to continue picking up points in order to ensure that this season does not "fizzle out".Feb 11, 07:17
New York City FC boss expecting positive Frank Lampard fan reaction
Jason Kreis insists that Frank Lampard will be well received by supporters of New York City FC when he makes his long-awaited move to the MLS club in the summer.Feb 11, 06:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F49%2Frugby-union-generic.jpg "Rugby Union generic")
Jonathan Humphreys warns Scotland to beware Leigh Halfpenny threat
Scotland assistant Jonathan Humphreys is well aware of the kicking threat provided by Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny, as the two sides prepare to do battle this weekend.Feb 11, 06:48
Atletico Madrid chief calls for fairer TV rights deal
Miguel Angel Gil Marin, the chief executive operator of Atletico Madrid, wants to see a change in the way TV money is distributed between clubs in La Liga.Feb 11, 06:30
Louis van Gaal: 'Wayne Rooney could return to role as striker'
Louis van Gaal claims that fielding Wayne Rooney as a striker is "dependable on the circumstances" of the game, which he says can "change every week".Feb 11, 06:15
Player Ratings: Hull City 2-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how the players rated during Hull City's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at the KC Stadium.Feb 10, 23:25
Match Analysis: Hull City 2-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks back at Hull City's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at the KC Stadium.Feb 10, 22:28
Live Commentary: Hull City 2-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive strong>Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Hull City and Aston Villa at the KC Stadium.Feb 10, 18:45
Louis van Gaal praises "fantastic" Manchester United character
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits that his side's first-half performance "was not good enough" during this evening's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.Feb 8, 18:58
Report: Leicester City sack Nigel Pearson
A report claims that Nigel Pearson has been sacked as manager of Leicester City with the club bottom of the Premier League table.Feb 8, 18:36
Daley Blind: Manchester United "not happy" with West Ham United draw
Daley Blind believes that Manchester United's late goal against West Ham United to salvage a 1-1 draw shows that the Red Devils will "fight" for every point.Feb 8, 18:30
Mark McCall hails "phenomenal" Saracens effort
Mark McCall believes that it is an "exciting time" to be a supporter of Saracens as they keep their season alive on both a European and domestic front.Feb 8, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F22%2Frugby-league.jpg "New Rugby League generic")
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats salvage dramatic late victory at Castleford Tigers
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats salvage a victory from the jaws of defeat courtesy of three tries in the final 15 minutes against Castleford Tigers.Feb 8, 17:50
Leeds Rhinos edge past Hull Kingston Rovers in thrilling Super League clash
Leeds Rhinos kick off their Super League campaign with a 40-30 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Craven Park.Feb 8, 17:22
Saracens beat Exeter Chiefs to set up home semi-final
Saracens set up a home semi-final against Northampton Saints in the LV= Cup courtesy of a 35-18 triumph over Exeter Chiefs.Feb 8, 17:00
Hull FC storm to Huddersfield Giants victory
Hull FC beat Huddersfield Giants 19-0 at the John Smith's Stadium to get their Super League campaign off to a flying start.Feb 8, 16:43
Newport Gwent Dragons recover to see off London Welsh
Newport Gwent Dragons record a 17-13 victory against London Welsh in the LV=Cup at Rodney Parade.Feb 8, 16:19
Peter Crouch rescues late point for Stoke City away at Newcastle United
Newcastle United and Stoke City play out a 1-1 draw at St James' Park courtesy of a goal apiece in the final 15 minutes of the game.Feb 8, 16:00
Team News: West Ham United, Manchester United make five changes apiece
Radamel Falcao is one of five changes for Manchester United for their trip to West Ham United in the Premier League.Feb 8, 15:40
Charlie Austin eases injury fears
QPR top scorer Charlie Austin reveals that the injury he picked up against Southampton is not as bad as initially feared and will sideline him for only two weeks.Feb 8, 15:24
Richard Dunne facing lengthy spell on sidelines
QPR defender Richard Dunne is to miss the next three months of action with a knee ligament injury.Feb 8, 15:14
Arsene Wenger warns Roy Hodgson over Harry Kane's international future
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger warns that Tottenham star Harry Kane could represent another country if Roy Hodgson does not hand him his senior England debut soon.Feb 8, 08:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fgeneric-cricket-image.jpg "Generic cricket image")
Mohammad Hafeez adds to Pakistan's World Cup injury woes
Opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez will miss Pakistan's World Cup campaign because of an ankle injury, paving the way for Saeed Ajmal's possible inclusion.Feb 8, 08:38
Graeme Horne 'buzzing' to get Super League campaign underway
Veteran Graeme Horne admits to being 'excited' ahead of Hull KR's Super League opener against Leeds Rhinos.Feb 8, 08:23
Western Sydney Wanderers see off Wellington Phoenix to end winless run
Goals from Nikita Rukavytsya and Brendon Santalab help Western Sydney Wanderers on their way to a 2-0 A-League victory over Wellington Phoenix at the Parramatta Stadium.Feb 8, 08:01
Transfer Talk Update: Hugo Lloris, Jack Wilshere, Saido Berahino
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer news and gossip doing the rounds on February 8.Feb 8, 07:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F22%2Fgolf.jpg "New Golf generic")
Anirban Lahiri claims maiden European Tour title with Malaysian Open victory
Ariban Lahiri wins his maiden European Tour title by pipping Bernd Wiesberger at the Malaysian Open.Feb 8, 07:35
Andre Ayew: 'Ghana will do whatever it takes to win Africa Cup of Nations title'
Andre Ayew claims that Ghana will do 'everything in their power' in the final against Ivory Coast to end their long way to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.Feb 8, 07:15
Rhys Webb expecting Wales to recover from England setback
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb insists that his side's Six Nations title hopes should not be written off just yet as history suggests that they can bounce back in style.Feb 8, 06:59
John Carver demands more consistent displays from Remy Cabella
Newcastle United caretaker manager John Carver believes that Remy Cabella is beginning to show supporters at St James' Park exactly what he is capable of.Feb 8, 06:45
Louis van Gaal: Manchester United "have to improve a lot"
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists that there is more to come from his side between now and the end of the season.Feb 8, 06:30
Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool "clearly the better team" in Merseyside Derby
Brendan Rodgers believes that Liverpool lacked the "bit of luck" needed to make the breakthrough against Everton in the Merseyside derby stalemate at Goodison Park.Feb 8, 06:15
Real Sociedad pegged back late on by Celta Vigo
Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo play out a 1-1 draw at Anoeta as Nolito's strike five minutes from time cancels out Imanol Agirretxe's earlier opener.Feb 7, 22:52
Stuart Lancaster refusing to get carried away by England's Six Nations start
Stuart Lancaster warns his England players to keep their feet firmly on the ground in the wake of the memorable victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium.Feb 7, 22:28
Dougie Freedman: 'Nottingham Forest can push on from Brighton & Hove Albion win'
Dougie Freedman insists that he is "not a magician" following a successful start to his stint as manager of Nottingham Forest with a 3-2 victory at Brighton.Feb 7, 22:15
Paul Lambert: 'Still plenty of Premier League games to go'
Paul Lambert insists that merely surviving relegation this season is not the aim for Aston Villa and instead hopes to see his side climb up the Premier League table.Feb 7, 21:59
Juventus consolidate lead at top of Serie A with AC Milan victory
Juventus beat AC Milan 3-1 in Turin to move 10 points clear at the top of Serie A.Feb 7, 21:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F14%2F42%2Fali-carter.jpg "Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014")
Shaun Murphy heaps praise on Liang Wenbo
Shaun Murphy says that it is a "privilege" to watch snooker grow as a sport in Germany following his victory over Liang Wenbo in front of 2,500 spectators in Berlin.Feb 7, 21:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fhorse-racing.jpg "A general view of a silhouetted horse")
Martin Pipe 'shocked' by Tony McCoy retirement plans
Former trainer Martin Pipe insists that the soon-to-be-retired champion jockey Tony McCoy's achievements in horse racing will "never be surpassed again".Feb 7, 21:03
Warrington Wolves head coach Tony Smith: "There is room for improvement"
Warrington Wolves head coach Tony Smith claims that his side will be "a hard team to beat" this season, which began with a 22-8 victory over Salford City Reds.Feb 7, 20:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}