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Garry Monk "confident" of Bafetimbi Gomis stay
Garry Monk dismises suggestions that Bafetimbi Gomis is unhappy at Swansea City, insisting that the striker will remain at the Liberty Stadium this month.Jan 23, 06:15
Preview:Lazio vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A meeting between Lazio and AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico.Jan 22, 19:35
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's La Liga meeting between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.Jan 22, 19:10
Preview:Elche vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's trip to face Elche this weekend, when they will be looking to keep up with the chasing pack in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:38
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the all-Premier League FA Cup fourth-round fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane this weekend.Jan 22, 18:06
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Championship rivals Cardiff City and Reading.Jan 22, 17:36
Preview:Birmingham City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City.Jan 22, 16:54
Preview:Preston North End vs. Sheffield United
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fourth-round tie between League One rivals Preston North End and Sheffield United.Jan 22, 16:25
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Video: Highlights - Victoria Azarenka breezes past Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets
Watch the highlights of Victoria Azarenka's 6-4 6-2 victory over Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open earlier today.Jan 22, 15:14
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Trio race ahead at halfway stage of Qatar Masters
Bernd Wiesberger cards a round of six-under-par to join George Coetzee and Branden Grace at the top of the Qatar Masters leaderboard at the halfway stage.Jan 22, 14:47
Alan Pardew: 'Crystal Palace making enquiries over January signings'
Alan Pardew says that Crystal Palace are in the market for more signings this January, with the club having made enquiries over "three or four players" so far.Jan 22, 14:30
Ronald Koeman to field strongest side in Crystal Palace FA Cup tie
Ronald Koeman admits that the Premier League takes priority for Southampton this season, but says that he has no intention of fielding a weakened side in the FA Cup. Jan 22, 14:18
Hamilton Academical vice-chairman slams West Ham United over collapsed transfer
Stephen Hendrie's £2m-plus move from Hamilton Academical to West Ham United has collapsed, the Scottish outfit's vice-chairman Ronnie MacDonald reveals.Jan 22, 13:59
Louis van Gaal: 'Robin van Persie, Luke Shaw fit for Cambridge United trip'
Louis van Gaal reveals that fit-again Robin van Persie and Luke Shaw are both back in contention for Manchester United's FA Cup meeting against Cambridge United.Jan 22, 13:47
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Kell Brook to defend IBF title against Romania's Jo Jo Dan
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook will take on Romanian Jo Jo Dan on March 28 in the first defence of his title. Jan 22, 13:30
Kenny Jackett: 'Bakary Sako transfer talk can wait until summer'
Kenny Jackett admits that he will wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to offer Bakary Sako a new contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jan 22, 13:15
Luke Daniels aiming for "stability" at Scunthorpe after completing Baggies move
Luke Daniels completes his permanent switch from West Bromwich Albion to Scunthorpe United.Jan 22, 12:59
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ECB confirms Eoin Morgan blackmail plot
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms reports that Eoin Morgan was the subject of a recent blackmail attempt, claiming that the matter has now been put to bed.Jan 22, 12:30
Report: Chelsea make £16m Douglas Costa bid
Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa is reported to be the subject of a £16m bid from Chelsea.Jan 22, 12:15
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London Irish sign Sean Maitland
Scotland international Sean Maitland insists that he will remain focused on Glasgow Warriors for the time being after agreeing to join London Irish next season.Jan 22, 08:59
Tottenham Hotspur ready to offer £20m player-plus-cash offer for James McCarthy?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are willing to offer Everton a £20m player-plus-cash deal to land midfielder James McCarthy this month.Jan 22, 08:48
Raheem Sterling feeling "ready, focused" following Jamaica break
Raheem Sterling says that he is feeling "focused and ready" for the second half of Liverpool's season following his short-term break earlier this month.Jan 22, 08:32
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Manchester United named world's second-richest club, Real Madrid top
Real Madrid are named as the world's richest football club for the 10th year in succession, boasting revenue sums of £459.5m.Jan 22, 08:15
Transfer Talk Update: David de Gea, Juan Cuadrado, Gabriel Paulista
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and activity doing the rounds in the mid-season window.Jan 22, 07:55
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Lewis Hamilton "confident" of agreeing new Mercedes contract
Two-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is "comfortable and confident" that he will sign a new deal with Mercedes before his current contract expires at the end of this year.Jan 22, 07:45
Jerome Champagne hits out at David Ginola's presidential campaign
FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne criticises rival David Ginola for giving the electoral process a bad image in his bid to oust Sepp Blatter.Jan 22, 07:30
Ben White signs new two-year Exeter Chiefs deal
Exeter Chiefs flanker Ben White agrees a new contract at Sandy Park to keep him at the club until 2017.Jan 22, 07:14
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 22
Sports Mole keeps you up-to-date with all the latest goings on in the January window with our dedicated transfer blog.Jan 22, 06:55
Gary Bowyer: 'Rudy Gestede valuation yet to be met'
Gary Bowyer warns Premier League clubs tracking striker Rudy Gestede that Blackburn Rovers will not sell their star man unless his valuation is met in full.Jan 22, 06:47
Luis Enrique: 'Still work for Barcelona to do in order to progress'
Luis Enrique insists that his side's slender first-leg victory against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey is a "very positive" result.Jan 22, 06:30
Leigh Griffiths: 'Celtic must keep hold of top spot in Scottish Premiership'
Leigh Griffiths acknowledges that he faces competition for a starting place at Celtic, but is hopeful that he sent out a message against Motherwell last night.Jan 22, 06:15
Justin Rose hails "perfect start" in Qatar
World number five Justin Rose hopes that he can push on at the Qatar Masters following a strong opening round to the tournament.Jan 21, 22:24
Paris Saint-Germain see off Bordeaux to progress in Coupe de France
Paris Saint-Germain prove too strong for Bordeaux in their Coupe de France last-16 meeting, having recorded a 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes.Jan 21, 21:55
Inter Milan edge past nine-man Sampdoria to book quarter-final place
Second-half goals from Mauro Icardio and Xherdan Shaqiri help Inter Milan on their way to a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia.Jan 21, 21:53
David de Gea 'agrees terms on Real Madrid move'
Reports in Spain suggest that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has agreed terms on a deal to join Real Madrid this month.Jan 21, 21:30
Alex Corbisiero "really looking forward" to Six Nations opener against Wales
Alex Corbisiero acknowledges that both he and England face a "massive year", with the World Cup to come after next month's Six Nations.Jan 21, 21:15
Half-Time Report: Ten-man Sampdoria holding Inter Milan to goalless draw
Inter Milan and Sampdoria are goalless at half time in their Coppa Italia last-16 meeting at the San Siro.Jan 21, 20:49
Half-Time Report: Paris Saint-Germain making light work of Bordeaux
Paris Saint-Germain hold a 2-0 lead against Bordeaux at half time in this evening's Coupe de France round-of-32 tie.Jan 21, 20:48
Mario Gomez double sends Fiorentina into Coppa Italia quarter-finals
Fiorentina book their place in the last eight of the Coppa Italia courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Atalanta BC at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.Jan 21, 20:30
Kyle Naughton 'close to completing Swansea City move'
Kyle Naughton's £5m switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Swansea City is to be completed in the next 24 hours, according to a report.Jan 21, 20:15
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