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Nigel Clough: 'Premier League clubs fail to take cup competitions seriously'
Nigel Clough believes that Premier League teams are still failing to take the League Cup seriously, which has paved the way for Sheffield United to reach the last four.Jan 28, 07:30
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Gloucester Rugby complete triple swoop
Gloucester Rugby strengthen their front-row options ahead of the 2015-16 season by signing Paul Doran-Jones, Paddy McAllister and Nicky Thomas.Jan 28, 07:13
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 28
With five days left of the January transfer window, Sports Mole provides regular updates throughout the day so you don't miss a thing.Jan 28, 06:55
MLS outfit Dallas deny Michael Essien approach
Fernando Clavijo, the technical director of MLS side Dallas, rejects press reports linking AC Milan's Michael Essien with a move to the club in the summer.Jan 28, 06:47
Shaun Maloney fully committed to Scotland
Shaun Maloney says that he is hugely motivated to continue his international career with Scotland, despite leaving British football for a spell in the MLS.Jan 28, 06:30
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Agnieszka Radwanska: 'I failed to take my chances in Venus Williams defeat'
Australian Open sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska admits to being disappointed at exiting the tournament having squandered chances to win her match against Venus Williams.Jan 26, 13:15
Novak Djokovic eases past Gilles Muller to advance through at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic proves too strong for Gilles Muller as he prevails 6-4 7-5 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena to advance through to the last eight of the Australian Open.Jan 26, 12:59
Venus Williams determined to remain "focused" at Australian Open
Venus Williams insists that she will remain "really focused and poised" as she looks to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.Jan 26, 12:40
Venus Williams hoping to build up some momentum
Venus Williams says that remaining focused was the key to overcoming Agnieszka Radwanska in the last 16 of the Australian Open this morning.Jan 26, 12:16
Video: Serena Williams fights back to beat Garbine Muguruza
Watch highlights of Serena Williams's 2-6 6-3 6-2 victory over Garbine Muguruza in the last-16 of the Australian Open.Jan 26, 11:51
Venus Williams: "Ultimate champion" Serena inspires me
Venus Williams pays tribute to "ultimate champion" sister Serena Williams, who she claims helped her get through this morning's last-16 meeting with Agnieszka Radwanska.Jan 26, 11:41
Leaking roof causes embarrassment at Australian Open
The grand opening of the Margaret Court Arena was marred by a dripping roof which temporarily halted the encounter between Stanislas Wawrinka and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.Jan 26, 11:28
Dominic Inglot open to partnering Andy Murray at Davis Cup
Dominic Inglot admits that he would "love" to represent Great Britain alongside Andy Murray at this year's Davis Cup if given the nod by captain Leon Smith.Jan 26, 11:12
Dominic Inglot: 'We had to be aggressive to overcome Bryan brothers'
Dominic Inglot says that he and partner Florin Mergea 'remained aggressive and pushed hard' in order to overcome Mike and Bob Bryan at the Australian Open.Jan 26, 10:52
Feliciano Lopez "happy" with Australian Open showing
World number 14 Feliciano Lopez is "happy" with his overall performance at this year's Australian Open after bowing out against Milos Raonic earlier today.Jan 26, 10:33
Feliciano Lopez bemoans wasted chance against Milos Raonic
Feliciano Lopez believes that he made a "great effort" to take his last-16 match against Milos Raonic to a decider earlier today, before being edged out in Melbourne.Jan 26, 10:17
Kei Nishikori predicts "exciting" Stanislas Wawrinka quarter-final
Fifth seed Kei Nishikori will take great confidence from his US Open victory over Stanislas Wawrinka into their Australian Open quarter-final tie.Jan 26, 09:58
Andy Murray looking to draw upon experience to overcome Nick Kyrgios
Andy Murray admits that taking on younger opponents at the Australian Open "feels a bit different" having so often faced more experienced players in the past.Jan 26, 09:47
Milos Raonic battles past Feliciano Lopez in five sets to book last-eight spot
Eighth seed Milos Raonic advances through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open courtesy of a 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-7 6-3 victory over Feliciano Lopez this morning.Jan 26, 09:24
Andy Murray: 'I'll use big-match atmosphere to my advantage'
Andy Murray admits that he enjoys playing in big-match atmospheres as he prepares to do battle with fan-favourite Nick Kyrgios in the last 16 of the Australian Open.Jan 26, 08:59
Andy Murray: 'Nick Kyrgios must learn to deal with expectation'
British number one Andy Murray says that he can relate to how Nick Kyrgios is feeling right now having experienced the expectation of a nation bearing down on him before.Jan 26, 08:47
Serena Williams: 'Australian Open spectators helped me beat Garbine Muguruza'
World number one Serena Williams 'thanks' supporters for offering advice from the Rod Laver Arena stands during her last-16 victory over Garbine Muguruza this morning.Jan 26, 08:33
Nick Kyrgios feeling confident ahead of Andy Murray test
Nick Kyrgios says that he has taken "massive confidence" away from yesterday's five-set victory against Andreas Seppi ahead of his last-eight meeting with Andy Murray.Jan 26, 08:18
Arsene Wenger pleased by Arsenal's 'fighting spirit' in Brighton win
Arsene Wenger admits that seeing the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur crash out of the FA Cup inspired his side against Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 25, 18:57
Everton: 'Samuel Eto'o to join Sampdoria in next 24 hours'
Everton confirm that Samuel Eto'o will join Italian club Sampdoria within the next 24 hours.Jan 25, 18:42
Mike Ford ready for Bath's "huge" Champions Cup quarter-final clash
Mike Ford is already looking ahead to his side's European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final meeting with Leinster having progressed through Pool Two this afternoon.Jan 25, 18:30
West Bromwich Albion 'close to completing Callum McManaman deal'
Reports claim that West Bromwich Albion are close to completing the signing of in-demand Wigan Athletic midfielder Callum McManaman.Jan 25, 18:20
Nino goal enough for Osasuna to see off Barcelona B
Osasuna close in on a Segunda Division playoff place by beating a struggling Barcelona B side 1-0 at the Mini Estadi. Jan 25, 17:58
Evian edge past Toulouse to climb away from Ligue 1 drop zone
Adrien Thomasson's early goal proves the difference as Evian see off Toulouse 1-0 in a huge battle at the bottom of Ligue 1.Jan 25, 17:45
Munster end European campaign on a high with convincing Sale Sharks victory
Munster score eight second-half tries on their way to easing past Sale Sharks 65-10 at the Stade Michelin in their last European Rugby Champions Cup fixture.Jan 25, 17:08
Clermont Auvergne through as group winners, Saracens progress as runner-ups
An 18-6 victory over Saracens ensures that Clermont Auvergne progress through to the last eight of the European Rugby Champions Cup as group winners.Jan 25, 17:05
Sam Allardyce hails West Ham United's "big victory" over Bristol City
Sam Allardyce admits that West Ham United found it "difficult" to break down League One Bristol City during their 1-0 FA Cup victory at Ashton Gate.Jan 25, 16:30
Lyon OU prove too strong for London Welsh
Lyon OU beat London Welsh 17-12 at the Kassam Stadium in their final Challenge Cup Pool Four tie, but the victory was in vain as they fail to qualify.Jan 25, 16:18
Diafra Sakho proves the difference as West Ham United progress in FA Cup
West Ham United avoid having to face Bristol City in an FA Cup fourth-round replay thanks to Diafra Sakho's goal eight minutes from time at Ashton Gate.Jan 25, 15:51
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Kevin Pietersen takes swipe at "frustrating" English county game
Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen admits to being 'frustrated' by the lack of a franchise system being integrated into English Twenty20 cricket.Jan 25, 15:30
Javier Pastore fires out early warning shot to Chelsea
Javier Pastore acknowledges that Paris Saint-Germain will come up against a "great" Chelsea team in the Champions League, but insists that his side can come out on top.Jan 25, 15:15
Arsene Wenger warns Arsenal players to control their celebrations
Arsene Wenger admits that his Arsenal players must win another trophy before repeating the scenes of celebration which followed the victory at Manchester City.Jan 25, 08:54
Vincenzo Montella offers Chelsea ultimatum over Juan Cuadrado signing
Juan Cuadrado could be a Chelsea player by the end of the month if the club agree to pay his release clause in full, Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella admits.Jan 25, 08:32
Brad Barritt: 'Versatility is key to my game'
England and Saracens star Brad Barritt insists that he has proved "countless times" that he is able to play in a number of positions for both club and country.Jan 25, 08:15
Transfer Talk Update: Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba, Gabriel Paulista
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest activity from the January transfer window.Jan 25, 07:57
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