Uruguay players Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani stretch inside the Olympic athletes village on July 30, 2012
Uruguay back Luis Suarez over alleged punch
Uruguay insist that striker Luis Suarez has been "persecuted" due to an investigation by FIFA over an alleged punch.
Apr 12, 08:34
Roberto Mancini and first-team coach David Platt on the touchline
Manchester City's David Platt: 'We don't need confidence boost'
Manchester City assistant boss David Platt insists that the Premier League outfit "don't need" an injection of confidence.
Apr 12, 08:21
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Jamie Carragher confident Luis Suarez will stay at Liverpool
Jamie Carragher believes that Luis Suarez will stay at Liverpool, despite rumours of a possible summer exit.
Apr 12, 08:06
Chelsea's Victor Moses scores against Rubin on April 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's Europa League progression into the Europa League semi-finals over Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 18:27
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Live Commentary: Rubin Kazan (4)3-2(5) Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Apr 11, 15:00
David Ginola arrives at an awards ceremony in London on April 2, 2003
David Ginola reveals drinking culture during stint at Newcastle United
David Ginola reveals that he struggled to adapt to the drinking culture in the UK when he moved to Newcastle United in 1995.
Apr 11, 13:28
Chris Hoy with his two London 2012 gold medals on August 7, 2012
Sir Chris Hoy 'rakes in £1.2m in sponsorship deals'
Sir Chris Hoy reportedly comes in behind Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah in terms of earnings due to a £1.2m fortune.
Apr 11, 13:12
Generic image of a locker room
Darts master of ceremonies Martin Fitzmaurice quits over racist jokes
Darts master of ceremonies Martin Fitzmaurice resigns after being spotted telling racist jokes.
Apr 11, 13:00
Popstar Leona Lewis at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary Winter Wonderland on December 2, 2012
Leona Lewis urged to apologise for controversial jockey tweet
English singer Leona Lewis sparks controversy by suggesting that jockeys should be "put down".
Apr 11, 12:41
Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki struts around the course on November 24, 2012
Video: Caroline Wozniacki fluffs tee shot into water at Augusta
Caroline Wozniacki fails to make a tee shot during the par-three tournament at Augusta National ahead of the Masters tournament.
Apr 11, 12:24
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013
Newcastle United invite One Direction to training session
Newcastle United invite boyband One Direction to show off their skills in a training session with the Magpies.
Apr 11, 12:12
Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's third goal on December 29, 2012
Sergio Aguero plays pool in local pub for Puma ad
Around 100 fans turn up at a pub in Stockport to watch Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero play pool for a Puma advert.
Apr 11, 12:02
Schalk Burger in an interview on October 4, 2011
South Africa's Schalk Burger leaves hospital following meningitis scare
South Africa's Schalk Burger leaves hospital following two weeks receiving treatment for bacterial meningitis.
Apr 11, 11:51
Lance Armstrong during his interview with Oprah Winfrey on January 14, 2013
Lance Armstrong sells off his estate in Austin, Texas
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong sells off his Austin, Texas estate for reportedly around £4m less than the listed price.
Apr 11, 11:39
Kevin Mirallas celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal against Spurs on April 7, 2013
David Moyes wants Everton's Kevin Mirallas to toughen up
David Moyes calls on Everton's Kevin Mirallas to toughen up in order to handle the demands of the Premier League.
Apr 11, 10:57
Stoke boss Tony Pulis in the dugout during the match against Newcastle on March 10, 2013
Stoke City's Tony Pulis "looking forward" to Manchester United battle
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis insists that his side will be ready for an "incredibly tough" challenge against Manchester United.
Apr 11, 10:48
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio hails Alan Pardew's 'passion'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio admits that he is fond of "passionate" Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby.
Apr 11, 10:31
West Brom's Youssuf Mulumbu battles with Mark Noble on December 16, 2012
West Bromwich Albion's Youssouf Mulumbu vows to "bounce back"
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has insisted that he will "bounce back" from his three-match suspension.
Apr 11, 10:18
Craig Bellamy celebrates his goal against Blackburn on December 7, 2012
Craig Bellamy 'not thinking' about Cardiff City promotion to Premier League
Craig Bellamy admits that he's trying not to think about gaining Premier League promotion and clinching the Championship title with Cardiff City.
Apr 11, 10:03
Bradley Johnson celebrates with Robert Snodgrass
Bradley Johnson expected "tough" season for Norwich City
Norwich City midfielder Bradley Johnson says that he expected the Canaries to battle their way through this season.
Apr 11, 09:53
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during his side's match against Liverpool on March 2, 2013
Wigan's Roberto Martinez not worried about lack of FA Cup ticket sales
Roberto Martinez defends the club's failure to sell their entire ticket allocation at Wembley for their FA Cup semi-final against Millwall.
Apr 11, 09:40
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Brendan Rodgers: 'Missing out on European qualification could be a blessing'
Brendan Rodgers admits that failing to qualify for European football this season will not be the "end of the world" for Liverpool.
Apr 11, 09:30
Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel
Mark Webber: 'My relationship with Sebastian Vettel has been strained'
Mark Webber admits that his relationship with Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel has become "strained" following the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Apr 11, 09:18
City's Gareth Barry is congratulated by David Silva after scoring the second against Watford on January 5, 2013
Gareth Barry expects 'top level' players to sign for Manchester City this summer
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry believes that high-quality players will sign for the club following Yaya Toure's commitment.
Apr 11, 09:09
Leeds boss Neil Warnock before kick-off against Crystal Palace on March 9, 2013
Neil Warnock open to returning to Sheffield United as director
Neil Warnock suggests that he is open to taking on a directorial role at Sheffield United.
Apr 11, 08:57
Red Bull drivers Webber and Vettel on the podium after the Malaysian GP on March 24, 2013
Sebastian Vettel: 'I'd overtake Red Bull teammate Mark Webber again'
Sebastian Vettel admits that he would overtake Red Bull teammate Mark Webber again if the opportunity presented itself.
Apr 11, 08:44
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio finds Sunderland support "emotional"
Paolo Di Canio says that it was "emotional" to hear the Sunderland fans sing his name during the Black Cats' defeat to Chelsea.
Apr 11, 08:33
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Steve Bruce: 'Radamel Falcao swoop won't mean the end for Wayne Rooney'
Hull City boss Steve Bruce believes that Wayne Rooney will stay at Manchester United, even if they sign Radamel Falcao.
Apr 11, 08:23
Antonio Valencia
Antonio Valencia "worried" about Manchester United losing title grip
Antonio Valencia admits Manchester United are "worried" that they could lose their grip on the Premier League title.
Apr 11, 08:08
Vincent Kompany
Trader stopped by Premier League from selling shirts
The Premier League open a legal case against trader Noel Ferris for selling shirts with the names of the top-flight clubs printed on them.
Apr 10, 14:00
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez 'works in garden centre'
Carlos Tevez reportedly continued his community service order on Tuesday by working at a garden centre.
Apr 10, 13:51
Tom Huddlestone congratulates Clint Dempsey after scoring the opener on December 9, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur invite Radio One DJ Nick Grimshaw to train
Tottenham Hotspur invite Radio One DJ Nick Grimshaw to a training session in London.
Apr 10, 13:37
Olympics opening ceremony
Olympics coverage gets BAFTA nomination
The Olympics opening ceremony is nominated for a TV BAFTA.
Apr 10, 13:23
Ryan Mania celebrates on Auroras Encore after winning the John Smith's Grand National Chase on April 6, 2013
Ryan Mania: 'I was scared I'd be paralysed from fall'
Ryan Mania reveals that he was scared that he would be left paralysed following a fall at Hexham.
Apr 10, 13:02
Vincent Kompany is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third against Newcastle on March 30, 2013
Police 'investigate alleged racist taunts aimed at Vincent Kompany'
The police reportedly investigate claims of racist abuse aimed at Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.
Apr 10, 12:42
James Ward
James Ward taken to hospital after Davis Cup exertions
James Ward is taken to hospital following his exertions for Great Britain in their 3-2 win over Russia in the Davis Cup.
Apr 10, 12:25
Nile Ranger
Ex-Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger 'handed 12-month community order'
Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger is reportedly given a 12-month community order for admitting common assault.
Apr 10, 12:16
Wembley
FA Cup sponsors call on amateur photographers to snap semis on smartphones
FA Cup sponsors enlist the help of amateur photographers to take pictures of the semi-final clashes with their smartphones.
Apr 10, 12:00
Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki struts around the course on November 24, 2012
Rory McIlroy buys Caroline Wozniacki pencil case from Augusta gift shop
Rory McIlroy buys a pencil golf bag for girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki from the Augusta National gift shop.
Apr 10, 11:45
Madejski Stadium
Football Supporters Federation backs decision to snub Baroness Thatcher tributes
The Football Supporters Federation back the decision from football organisations not to ask clubs to hold Margaret Thatcher tributes.
Apr 10, 11:29
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