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Report: Gabriel Paulista remains locked in Arsenal talks
Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista remains a £10m target for Arsenal, despite manager Marcelino claiming that the Brazilian wants to remain at the Estadio El Madrigal.Jan 21, 08:59
Jose Mourinho: 'Steven Gerrard has enough quality to remain in Premier League'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that outgoing Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard still has what it takes to succeed in the Premier League.Jan 21, 08:50
Report: Manchester United told to pay £112m for Marquinhos
Manchester United target Marquinhos is reportedly valued at £112m by current club Paris Saint-Germain.Jan 21, 08:33
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Lionel Messi rivalry inspires me to improve'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his on-field rivalry with Lionel Messi is "good for the world of football".Jan 21, 08:15
Transfer Talk Update: Christian Benteke, Cheick Tiote, Mario Balotelli
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and activity from the mid-season window.Jan 21, 07:55
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James Anderson: 'England comeback couldn't have gone much better'
James Anderson reveals his joy at coming through England's Tri-series meeting with India unscathed following his return from injury.Jan 21, 07:47
Newcastle United director Lee Charnley: 'January signings unlikely'
Managing director of Newcastle United, Lee Charnley, claims that he does not anticipate the club buying or selling players during the remainder of the transfer window.Jan 21, 07:30
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Sam Tuitupou, Eifion Lewis-Roberts agree new Sale Sharks deals
Sam Tuitupou and Eifion Lewis-Roberts join Josh Beaumont, Mike Haley and Tommy Taylor in agreeing terms on a new contract at Sale Sharks.Jan 21, 07:15
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 21
Sports Mole keeps you updated with all the latest goings on in the January transfer window.Jan 21, 06:55
Scott Brown: 'Gary Mackay-Steven will flourish at Celtic'
Scott Brown talks up the ability of new Celtic recruit Gary Mackay-Steven ahead of the Dundee United winger's switch to Celtic Park.Jan 21, 06:45
Brendan Rodgers "extremely happy" with Liverpool showing
Brendan Rodgers hails Liverpool's display against "outstanding" Chelsea last night, claiming that his side remain in a confident mood ahead of the second-leg tie.Jan 21, 06:30
Jose Mourinho: Liverpool draw a "fair result"
Jose Mourinho rues Chelsea's passing in last night's League Cup meeting against Liverpool, which he claims was "not very efficient".Jan 21, 06:15
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Maria Sharapova "glad" to have passed Petra Martic test
World number four Maria Sharapova admits that there is room for improvement following her first-round victory over Petra Martic at the Australian Open.Jan 19, 12:45
Rafael Nadal keen to improve his serve
Third seed Rafael Nadal admits that serving has never been one of his strengths, but he says that he is looking to improve on that aspect of his game.Jan 19, 12:30
Ernests Gulbis stunned in thrilling battle against Australian wildcard
Thanasi Kokkinakis survives four match points to edge out 11th seed Ernests Gulbis to progress through to the second round of the Australian Open.Jan 19, 12:13
Christina McHale "so happy" with Australian Open progression
Christina McHale admits to feeling "embarrassed" after vomiting on court during her first-round match against Stephanie Foretz earlier today.Jan 19, 11:56
Marinko Matosevic: 'I'm improving my game with age'
Australian Marinko Matosevic claims that he is a "late bloomer" after picking up his first victory at the Australian Open at the fifth time of asking. Jan 19, 11:40
Simona Halep admits first-round nerves at Australian Open
Simona Halep is in confident mood after overcoming Jarmila Gajdosova in the first-round of the Australian Open earlier today.Jan 19, 11:17
Grigor Dimitrov: 'Conditions were challenging on Court 2'
Grigor Dimitrov books his place in round two of the Australian Open, before admitting that windy conditions made life a "little tough" for him.Jan 19, 10:58
Ana Ivanovic: First-round exit "worst thing that could happen"
Ana Ivanovic fails to hide her disappointment at crashing out of the Australian Open, but insists that she will remain focused for the remainder of the season.Jan 19, 10:30
Roger Federer battles past Yen-Hsun Lu to advance at Australian Open
Second seed Roger Federer takes less than two hours to see off Yen-Hsun Lu and book his place in the second round of the Australian Open.Jan 19, 10:07
Andy Murray hoping for improved performance at Australian Open
British number one Andy Murray declares himself pleased with his performance against Yuki Bhambri, but admits that there is still more to come.Jan 19, 09:57
Eugenie Bouchard proves too strong for Anna-Lena Friedsam
World number seven Eugenie Bouchard books her place in the second round of the Australian Open courtesy of a 6-2 6-4 victory over Anna-Lena Friedsam.Jan 19, 09:45
Bernard Tomic hails "emotional win" at Australian Open
Bernard Tomic declares himself pleased with this morning's 7-5 6-7 6-3 6-2 victory over Tobias Kamke at the Australian Open.Jan 19, 09:20
Rafael Nadal: 'I'll keep battling through at Australian Open'
Rafael Nadal insists that the only way he will return to full fitness is by playing matches on a regular basis.Jan 19, 08:59
Li Na announces pregnancy at Australian Open
2014 Australian Open champion Li Na returns to the court where she lifted the Grand Slam crown 12 months ago to announce that she is pregnant.Jan 19, 08:47
Jarmila Gajdosova "relieved" to have ended Australian Open hoodoo
Jarmila Gajdosova insists that she is simply going to "enjoy" the remainder of her Australian Open campaign having ended a 10-year winless run at the event.Jan 19, 08:33
Lucie Hradecka 'still in shock' following Ana Ivanovic triumph
Lucie Hradecka remains in disbelief having knocked fifth seed Ana Ivanovic out of the Australia Open on the opening day of the tournament.Jan 19, 08:17
Transfer Talk Update: Gonzalo Higuain, Raphael Varane, David de Gea
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and gossip that has been making the headlines throughout the day.Jan 18, 18:55
Manuel Pellegrini accuses Nacho Monreal of diving in Manchester City defeat
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini accuses Nacho Monreal of going to ground too easily in his side's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal this evening.Jan 18, 18:34
Zambia, Congo share the spoils
Yannick Bolasie's second-half strike cancels out Given Singuluma's early opener to ensure that Zambia and Congo take a point apiece from their AFCON Group B clash.Jan 18, 18:00
Arsenal pull off memorable victory to end Manchester City's unbeaten run
Manchester City fall to their first Premier League defeat since November having been brushed aside 2-0 by Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this evening.Jan 18, 17:52
Mario Mandzukic, Raul Garcia fire Atletico Madrid to victory against Granada
Atletico Madrid produce a somewhat underwhelming performance to edge past bottom-of-the-table Granada 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon.Jan 18, 17:50
Bath keep alive Champions Cup hopes with impressive Toulouse victory
Bath Rugby beat Toulouse 35-18 to keep alive their European Rugby Champions Cup hopes in a make-or-break battle at Stade Ernest-Wallon.Jan 18, 17:13
Exeter Chiefs ease past Connacht to book Challenge Cup quarter-final spot
Exeter Chiefs beat Connacht 33-24 at Galway Sportsgrounds to secure their passage through to the last eight of the Challenge Cup.Jan 18, 17:10
Half-Time Report: Early Given Singuluma strike separates Zambia, Congo DR
Zambia lead Congo 1-0 at half time in their opening Africa Cup of Nations encounter at the Nuevo Estadio de Etebiyin.Jan 18, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Atletico Madrid hold slender lead over Granada
Mario Mandzukic's 34th-minute pen separates Atletico Madrid and Granada at half time in their La Liga meeting at the Vicente Calderon this afternoon.Jan 18, 16:47
Half-Time Report: Santi Cazorla penalty gives Arsenal interval lead against Manchester City
Arsenal hold a 1-0 lead over Manchester City at half time in their Premier League meeting at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.Jan 18, 16:46
Heather Watson: Andy Murray "great role model" for British youngsters
Heather Watson credits Andy Murray's influence for the influx of British players competing in next week's Australian Open.Jan 18, 15:52
Team News: Fernando Torres retains Atletico Madrid starting berth
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone hands a starting berth to striker Fernando Torres, who links up with Mario Mandzukic against Granada this afternoon.Jan 18, 15:37
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