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Odion Ighalo: 'No time to dwell on memorable Blackpool win'
Four-goal striker Odion Ighalo insists that the most important thing about Watford's remarkable 7-2 win over Blackpool was the three points, rather than personal gains.Jan 25, 07:45
Mark Warburton: 'Brentford players will keep believing in promotion'
Brentford boss Mark Warburton claims that his side "deserve" their place in the higher reaches of the Championship following an impressive season back in the second tier.Jan 25, 07:30
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Steve Diamond: 'Sale Sharks looking to pile further misery on Munster'
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond insists that all the pressure is on Munster in their final European Rugby Champions Cup Pool One fixture of the season.Jan 25, 07:15
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 25
Sports Mole keeps you updated with all the latest goings on in the January transfer window.Jan 25, 06:59
John Obi Mikel: 'Chelsea supporters should cheer Frank Lampard'
John Obi Mikel insists that his friendship with Frank Lampard will be pushed to one side when title rivals Manchester City and Chelsea collide in the Premier League.Jan 25, 06:45
Luis Enrique hails emphatic Barcelona victory over Elche
Luis Enrique declares himself happy with Barcelona's performance in their 6-0 thrashing of Elche, claiming that his side "took control" of proceedings.Jan 25, 06:15
Ospreys suffer last-gasp Treviso defeat
Treviso pick up the first victory of their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign by edging out Ospreys 23-20 in the final round of pool fixtures.Jan 24, 17:30
Northampton Saints forced to settle for runner-up spot
Racing Metro claim a convincing 32-8 victory against Northampton Saints in their winner-takes-all European Championship Cup clash, securing top spot in Pool 5.Jan 24, 17:25
Victory over Stade Francais secures top spot for Newport Gwent Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons put their name in the hat for the last eight of the European Challenge Cup courtesy of a comfortable 30-19 win over Stade Francais at Rodney Parade.Jan 24, 16:50
Newcastle Falcons cruise into European Challenge Cup quarter-finals
Newcastle Falcons ease past Bucharest Wolves 52-10 to ensure that they progress into the last eight of the European Challenge Cup.Jan 24, 16:46
Victorious Cardiff Blues denied top spot in Pool One
A 28-3 victory over Grenoble at the Stade des Alpes is not enough for Cardiff Blues to claim top spot in European Challenge Cup Pool 1.Jan 24, 15:51
Ofisa Treviranus hat-trick secures top spot for London Irish
London Irish secure a home quarter-final tie in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup by seeing off Rovigo 34-6.Jan 24, 15:48
Harlequins out of European Rugby Champions Cup despite Castres victory
Harlequins rack up seven tries to see off Castres in South-West France, but it proves to be in vain as they finish their European campaign in third place.Jan 24, 14:58
Wasps fight back against Leinster to keep European Champions Cup hopes alive
Wasps rescue a 20-20 draw against Leinster to keep their hopes of progressing into the last eight of the European Rugby Champions Cup alive and well.Jan 24, 14:58
Report: Marco Reus closing in on Real Madrid move
Real Madrid reportedly reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus over a switch to the Bernabeu in the summer months.Jan 24, 14:17
Manuel Pellegrini: 'FA Cup remains important to Manchester City'
Manuel Pellegrini reiterates that he will take the FA Cup seriously this season, claiming that it is an "important" part of Manchester City's heritage.Jan 24, 08:54
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Gareth Ellis: 'I have no plans to retire at end of Hull FC contract'
Hull FC's Gareth Ellis says that he will continue playing rugby league until he reaches the point he begins to 'struggle' out on the field.Jan 24, 08:38
Jose Mourinho "happy" to learn of Douglas Costa's Chelsea interest
Jose Mourinho admits that he is "happy" to hear of Douglas Costa's "dream" of playing for Chelsea, having been strongly linked with a move for the Brazilian.Jan 24, 08:22
Adelaide United put seven goals past struggling Newcastle Jets
Adelaide United beat Newcastle Jets 7-0 to get their A-League title charge back on track following the mid-season break.Jan 24, 08:00
Transfer Talk Update: Paul Pogba, Samuel Eto'o, Juan Cuadrado
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and speculation from the mid-season window.Jan 24, 07:55
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Matt Kuchar hoping to maintain consistency
World number 11 Matt Kuchar admits that maintaining his current run of form will be key to his hopes of wining the Humana Challenge this weekend.Jan 24, 07:30
Ryan McGowan "excited" to be back in Scottish football
Ryan McGowan says that he is looking forward to the challenge of representing Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, having completed his move from Shandong Luneng.Jan 24, 07:15
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 24 - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you all the latest news from the January transfer window.Jan 24, 06:55
Gregor Townsend: Glasgow Warriors prepared for "massive" Bath clash
Gregor Townsend insists that his Glasgow Warriors players are "really looking forward" to taking on an in-form Bath side this weekend.Jan 24, 06:47
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Martin Odegaard symbolises the future of Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti believes that new recruit Martin Odegaard has a "great future" ahead of him at Real Madrid.Jan 24, 06:30
Louis van Gaal: 'Winning FA Cup remains Manchester United's key objective'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits that it is "important" his side win the FA Cup this season in order to end their 11-year wait to lift the famous trophy.Jan 24, 06:15
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Simona Halep delighted by "great" victory over Bethanie Mattek-Sands
Third seed Simona Halep is looking forward to her meeting with Yanina Wickmayer in the fourth round of the Australian Open after seeing off Bethanie Mattek-Sands.Jan 23, 09:59
Kevin Anderson eases past Richard Gasquet in straight sets
Kevin Anderson beats Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the third round of the Australian Open to seal his progression in Melbourne.Jan 23, 09:49
Roger Federer defends Australian Open preparations following surprise exit
Roger Federer claims that he did not do "anything wrong" in the build-up to the Australian Open, following his earliest exit from the competition in 14 years. Jan 23, 09:32
Grigor Dimitrov "feeling really good" after surviving Marcos Baghdatis scare
Grigor Dimitrov fails to hide his excitement at edging out Marcos Baghdatis in an entertaining third-round battle at the Australian Open.Jan 23, 09:17
Frank de Boer "open" to taking Newcastle United job in the summer
Frank de Boer says that there is "a chance" he will take over at Newcastle United, should the club be willing to wait until the summer.Jan 23, 08:53
Tony Pulis: 'No decision made on Saido Berahino future'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis says that he has to "sit down and think about" his decision over whether to sell in-demand striker Saido Berahino this month.Jan 23, 08:33
Report: FIFA loses three major sponsors following scandal-hit year
A report claims that FIFA has lost three of its major backers following claims of corruption at the highest level of football's world governing body.Jan 23, 08:17
Douglas Costa: 'Joining Chelsea would be a dream'
Douglas Costa reveals that he will "try to negotiate" a move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea in order to seal a "dream" switch to Stamford Bridge.Jan 23, 07:59
Transfer Talk Update: David de Gea, Mario Balotelli, Gabriel Paulista
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and speculation doing the rounds in the mid-season window.Jan 23, 07:57
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Inspired Ian Bell helps England get off to a flyer against Australia
Australia have been set a target of 304 in their Tri-series meeting against England at Bellerive Oval following an impressive display from Ian Bell.Jan 23, 07:35
Kirk Yeaman: 'I'm ready to fight for my place at Hull FC'
Hull FC's Kirk Yeaman acknowledges that he is "playing for a deal" in the coming season as competition for places heats up.Jan 23, 07:15
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 23
Sports Mole provides regular updates throughout the day from the January transfer window.Jan 23, 06:55
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Robbie Savage: Aston Villa's goalscoring record an "embarrassment"
Former Wales international midfielder Robbie Savage takes a swipe at Aston Villa's 'embarrassing' record in front of goal this season.Jan 23, 06:49
Arsene Wenger: Work permit rule "will kill attractiveness of Premier League"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger calls on the FA to help scrap work permit regulations which he believes could "kill" the attractiveness of playing in the Premier League.Jan 23, 06:30
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