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Brendan Rodgers confirms Daniel Sturridge contract talks
Daniel Sturridge is in talks with Liverpool over a new contract, manager Brendan Rodgers announces.Oct 2, 14:02
Alan Pardew "focused" on picking up first Newcastle United win
Alan Pardew insists that he is mentally focused on guiding Newcastle United to their first three points of the season at Swansea City on the weekend.Oct 2, 13:54
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Serena Williams battles past Lucie Safarova at China Open
Lucie Safarova falls short of producing an upset in the China Open by losing out 6-1 1-6 6-2 against Serena Williams.Oct 2, 13:36
Neil Warnock praises "fantastic" Steve Bruce
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock hails "fantastic" Steve Bruce for the work he has done since taking over at Hull City in 2012.Oct 2, 13:17
Marin Cilic eases into last eight of China Open
Joao Sousa fails to overcome world number nine Marin Cilic, losing out 6-3 6-3 at the China Open.Oct 2, 12:59
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Leinster confirm Sean O'Brien injury blow
Sean O'Brien will miss between the next five to six months after it was confirmed that he requires further surgery on his shoulder.Oct 2, 12:43
Roy Hodgson: Daniel Sturridge omission a "great blow"
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that Daniel Sturridge's omission from the senior squad is a "great blow" ahead of his side's fixtures against San Marino and Estonia.Oct 2, 12:25
Gareth Southgate explains Luke Shaw's England Under-21 inclusion
Gareth Southgate believes that it is vital Luke Shaw builds up his international experience with the England Under-21 side before earning a recall to the senior set-up.Oct 2, 11:59
Nathaniel Clyne, Jonjo Shelvey called up to England senior squad
Roy Hodgson names Jonjo Shelvey and Nathaniel Clyne in his latest England squad for the games against San Marino and Estonia later this month.Oct 2, 11:40
Gareth Southgate: 'Saido Berahino Under-21 inclusion invaluable to development'
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate insists that if Saido Berahinho replicates his recent club form then he will push his way into Roy Hodgson's thinking.Oct 2, 11:29
Lukas Podolski hints at move away from Arsenal
Lukas Podolski admits that "a change must occur" if his lack of match action continues at the Emirates Stadium.Oct 2, 11:13
Exter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson to undergo neck surgery
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter confirms that flanker Tom Johnson is to undergo surgery on his neck to rectify an issue that has seen him ruled out since the summer.Oct 2, 08:02
Simona Halep survives Andrea Petkovic scare to advance at China Open
World number two Simona Halep edges out Andrea Petkovic over three sets to advance through to the quarter-finals of the China Open.Oct 2, 07:52
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Japanese Grand Prix under threat of severe weather?
A Typhoon could cause havoc to the Formula 1 calendar, with heavy rain and wind expected to affect conditions in the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.Oct 2, 07:36
Rio Ferdinand: 'David Moyes is a great man'
Rio Ferdinand says that former Manchester United manager David Moyes is a "great man" who he has no underlying problems with.Oct 2, 07:20
Liverpool close in on Karim Benzema deal?
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could join Liverpool for a fee in the region of £38.8m in January, according to a report.Oct 2, 06:59
Chris Coleman backs Kit Symons for Fulham job
Chris Coleman says that he would like to see Kit Symons given the chance to manage Fulham, insisting that it is what the club needs.Oct 2, 06:48
Tomas Berdych overcomes Viktor Troicki at China Open
Tomas Berdych is into the quarter-finals of the China Open courtesy of a 6-3 6-4 victory over Viktor Troicki.Oct 2, 06:33
Ernests Gulbis exits China Open after retiring against Martin Klizan
Ernests Gulbis is forced to retire from his second-round match against Martin Gilzan, putting his involvement in the men's doubles in doubt.Oct 2, 06:17
Milos Raonic eases into Japan Open quarters
Milos Raonic proves too strong for Jurgen Melzer, recording a 6-4 6-3 victory over his opponent to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.Oct 2, 05:59
Paulo Sousa hails "historic" Liverpool victory
Paulo Sousa says that Basel's 1-0 victory against Liverpool last night will give his side a "huge amount of confidence" as they look to progress from Group B.Oct 2, 05:45
Cesare Prandelli: 'I take full responsibility for Arsenal defeat'
Cesare Prandelli admits that he has yet to find the correct system to get the best out of his Galatasaray players following their 4-1 defeat against Arsenal.Oct 2, 05:30
Venus Williams pulls out of China Open
World number 19 Venus Williams pulls out of her match against Petra Kvitova at the China Open due to illness.Oct 2, 05:15
Player Ratings: Anderlecht 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
strong>Sports Mole looks at who impressed during Borussia Dortmund's 3-0 victory over Anderlecht at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium this evening.Oct 1, 22:11
Match Analysis: Anderlecht 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole looks back on Borussia Dortmund's 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in the Champions League this evening.Oct 1, 21:21
Live Commentary: Anderlecht 0-3 Borussia Dortmund - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Borussia Dortmund's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Anderlecht from Brussels this evening.Oct 1, 17:45
Vincent Tan defends Cardiff City rebrand
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan says that without his money, the Welsh club would not have been promoted to the Premier League last year.Oct 1, 07:53
Vincent Kompany: 'Imperative that Manchester City beat Bayern Munich, Roma'
Vincent Kompany says that it is "imperative" Manchester City pick up maximum points against Roma and Bayern Munich if they are to progress through from Group E.Oct 1, 07:31
Craig Dawson hails "unbelievable" Alan Irvine impact
Craig Dawson says that West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Irvine has been a big help in improving his game in the early stages of this season.Oct 1, 07:16
Laurent Blanc "very satisfied" by Barcelona victory
Laurent Blanc says that Paris Saint-Germain's domestic form can improve on the back of their 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.Oct 1, 06:59
Luis Enrique: 'We're all responsible for Champions League defeat'
Luis Enrique insists that each member of Barcelona's squad is responsible for the 3-2 reverse at Paris Saint-Germain last night, rather than any one individual.Oct 1, 06:48
Adam Lallana: Steven Gerrard experience "invaluable" to Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana praises "role model" Steven Gerrard, saying that the Englishman could be the key to the Reds' Champions League hopes.Oct 1, 06:32
Kei Nishikori eases into round two of Japan Open
Kei Nishikori books his place in the second round of the Japan Open courtesy of a 6-3 6-4 triumph over Ivan Dodig in his homeland.Oct 1, 06:17
Petra Kvitova advances at China Open
World number three Petra Kvitova beats Peng Shuai 6-3 6-4 to book her place in round three of the China Open.Oct 1, 05:59
Mauricio Isla: Adapting to Premier League is "difficult"
Mauricio Isla admits that he has found it "difficult" to adapt to the Premier League following his season-long loan move from Juventus to Queens Park Rangers.Oct 1, 05:45
Danny Cipriani "looking forward" to London Wasps test
Danny Cipriani hopes to have a "big game" against one of his former clubs this week as he looks to nail down a place in England's World Cup squad.Oct 1, 05:30
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City will fight until the end in Champions League'
Manuel Pellegrini concedes that Manchester City's passing severely let them down in their 1-1 home draw against Roma.Oct 1, 05:15
Player Ratings: BATE Borisov 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole looks back at who impressed during BATE Borisov's slender victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League.Sep 30, 22:07
Match Analysis: BATE Borisov 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at BATE Borisov's 1-0 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League this evening.Sep 30, 21:25
Live Commentary: BATE Borisov 2-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of BATE Borisov's slender 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.Sep 30, 17:45
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