Roman Abramovich
Chelsea's Roman Abramovich regrets appointing Rafael Benitez?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly regrets appointing Rafael Benitez as the club's new manager due to the club's inconsistent term under the Spaniard.
Jan 18, 09:56
Nicole Cooke during a race on June 24, 2012
Nicole Cooke blasts "disgusting" Lance Armstrong
British cyclist Nicole Cooke says that Lance Armstrong lives in his own "horrible world" after the American admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Jan 18, 09:31
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
FA 'won't take action against Luis Suarez for diving claims'
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will reportedly not face any punishment from the Football Association after he admitted to diving.
Jan 18, 09:19
Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Aston Villa consider Roberto Di Matteo as Paul Lambert replacement?
Aston Villa will reportedly outline a move for Roberto Di Matteo if they decide to axe struggling manager Paul Lambert.
Jan 18, 09:10
An FC Dallas fan during his sides match against the New York Red Bulls on March 11, 2012
Dallas grab Walker Zimmerman in seventh MLS pick
Dallas grab forward Walker Zimmerman from Furman in the seventh pick of the MLS SuperDraft in Indianapolis.
Jan 17, 17:56
Kyle Bekker attempting to get the ball from Andres Flores during Canada's CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match on March 22, 2012
Toronto FC pick Kyle Bekker in MLS SuperDraft third pick
Toronto FC surprise opponents by opting for Boston College midfielder Kyle Bekker in the third pick of the MLS SuperDraft.
Jan 17, 17:44
Andrew Farrell dribbles the ball while playing for the University of Louisville on December 11, 2010
New England nab Andrew Farrell in number one MLS SuperDraft pick
New England use their number one pick in the MLS SuperDraft to snap up Louisville defender Andrew Farrell.
Jan 17, 17:23
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton on the touchline against Wolves on December 21, 2012
Michael Appleton sets Premier League target for Blackburn Rovers
Michael Appleton says that his Blackburn Rovers side will try to return to the Premier League next season.
Jan 17, 17:16
Fulham defender John Arne-Riise warms up before the game with QPR on December 15, 2012
Fulham boss Martin Jol denies bust-up with John Arne Riise
Fulham manager Martin Jol says that he has not fallen out with full-back John Arne Riise.
Jan 17, 17:07
Loic Remy
Alan Pardew: 'Loic Remy's Newcastle United snub strange'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says that it is "strange" that Loic Remy picked QPR over the Magpies at the last minute.
Jan 17, 16:51
Ben Foster
Ben Foster: 'Aston Villa playing in Championship is unthinkable'
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster believes that the prospect of Aston Villa getting relegated is "unthinkable".
Jan 17, 16:39
Steven Gerrard, Maurice Edu
Maurice Edu finalises loan switch from Stoke City to Bursaspor
Stoke City announce that midfielder Maurice Edu has moved to Bursaspor on a loan agreement until the end of the season.
Jan 17, 16:26
Derby manager Nigel Clough during the match against Chalrton on December 29, 2012
Preview:Derby County vs. Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship fixture between Derby County and Nottingham Forest.
Jan 17, 16:17
Brian Flynn, when manager of Wales under 21s, on February 29, 2012
Brian Flynn awarded permanent Doncaster Rovers job
Brian Flynn is handed the full-time managerial role at Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season.
Jan 17, 16:01
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez celebrates his team's goal on December 29, 2012
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Wigan Athletic's Premier League fixture against Sunderland at home.
Jan 17, 15:47
Shaun Maloney
Shaun Maloney signs new Wigan Athletic contract
Shaun Maloney puts pen to paper on a new contract at Wigan Athletic, the club have confirmed.
Jan 17, 15:36
New Liverpool signing Daniel Sturridge in the stands ahead of their game with Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Preview:Liverpool vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield this weekend.
Jan 17, 15:18
Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the opening goal against West Ham in the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney dedicates winning goal to late sister-in-law Rosie
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney dedicates his winning goal at West Ham United to his late sister-in-law Rosie McLoughlin.
Jan 17, 14:28
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas: 'I joined in with homophobic banter'
Gareth Thomas says that he is "embarrassed" to admit that he took park in homophobic banter while trying to hide his sexuality.
Jan 17, 14:08
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham meets injured soldiers at Birmingham hospital
David Beckham meets injured soldiers in the military ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Jan 17, 13:55
Team GB star Jess Ennis arrives for Sports Personality of the Year on December 16, 2012
Jessica Ennis rejected Robbie Williams's music video
Jessica Ennis reveals that she turned down the chance to star in a music video with Robbie Williams in order to spend time with her family.
Jan 17, 13:46
Team GB diver Tom Daley arrives for Sports Personality of the Year on December 16, 2012
Tom Daley open to singing with One Direction
Tom Daley says that he would "love" to sing with British boyband One Direction but insists that he would have to be auto-tuned.
Jan 17, 13:37
Generic image of a locker room
Olympic swimmer jailed for trying to leave UK on fake passport
Olympic swimmer Ayouba-Ali Sihame is jailed for eight months after trying to leave the UK with a fake passport in a bid to escape an arranged marriage.
Jan 17, 13:25
Sylvie van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart gets back with wife after violent outburst
Rafael van der Vaart's wife Sylvie reveals that the couple are giving their marriage "another try", despite separating after the midfielder hit her.
Jan 17, 13:13
Notre Dame linebacker Manti T'eo at a Media Day on January 5, 2013
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o's 'dead' girlfriend never existed
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o's 'dead' girlfriend reportedly never existed in the first place.
Jan 17, 12:59
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney's hair transplant 'inspires men to get treatment'
Wayne Rooney reportedly encourages men to have hair treatments after he underwent the procedure in 2011.
Jan 17, 12:42
Celtic manager Neil Lennon on the touchline on December 29, 2012
Celtic complete signing of Tom Rogic
Celtic confirm that Australian midfielder Tom Rogic will join the club on a four-and-a-half-year deal subject to a work permit.
Jan 17, 11:56
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates during his sides match against Liverpool on 13 January, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester United aren't a one-man team'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists that his team do not rely solely on Robin van Persie to find goals.
Jan 17, 11:51
Danny Graham
Sunderland make bid for Swansea City's Danny Graham?
Sunderland reportedly table a bid to Swansea City for striker Danny Graham, who has been heavily linked with a move away from the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 17, 11:40
Brian Flynn, when manager of Wales under 21s, on February 29, 2012
Brian Flynn being considered for permanent Doncaster role
Brian Flynn reveals that Doncaster Rovers have placed him on their shortlist for the permanent managerial role.
Jan 17, 11:32
Leeds United's Luciano Becchio celebrates after scoring against Chelsea in the League Cup on December 19, 2012
Roberto Martinez plays down rumours of interest in Luciano Becchio
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez refuses to confirm or deny interest in Leeds United striker Luciano Becchio.
Jan 17, 11:19
John Henry
Ian Ayre: 'John Henry fully committed to Liverpool'
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists that principal owner John Henry is in regular contact with the club and is "committed" to the cause.
Jan 17, 11:05
London Olympic Stadium
2014 Tour de France stage to include Olympic Park
The 2014 Tour de France will visit the Olympic Park and finish on the Mall in the third stage of the race in the UK.
Jan 17, 10:53
Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open on November 16, 2012
Rory McIlroy: 'I was rusty in Abu Dhabi opening round'
Rory McIlroy says that he felt "rusty" after finishing his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship three-over-par.
Jan 17, 10:40
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the field at the final whistle after beating West Ham 1-0 during the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Players need to set good example'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that footballers need to be more responsible on the pitch with regards to diving and dissent.
Jan 17, 10:29
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova "very happy" with Pep Guardiola's management return
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says that he is "very happy" to see Pep Guardiola return to management with Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 10:16
David Beckham meets the press after announcing his decision to leave LA Galaxy on November 20, 2012
10am Transfer Talk Update: David Beckham, Theo Walcott, Ryan Giggs
Sports Mole has all of this morning's transfer news and gossip as we reach the halfway mark in the January window.
Jan 17, 10:00
Rory McIlroy tees off during the final round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy completes three-over-par opening round in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy finishes three-over-par in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, while Tiger Woods completes a level-par round.
Jan 17, 09:40
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Peter Odemwingie to push through move to Queens Park Rangers?
Peter Odemwingie will reportedly lodge a transfer request at West Bromwich Albion in order to force through a move to Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 17, 09:32
Djibril Cisse celebrates scoring for QPR
QPR's Djibril Cisse 'poised to sign for Qatar side Al-Gharafa'
Queens Park Rangers striker Djibril Cisse reportedly begins talks with Qatar side Al-Gharafa over a move to the Middle East.
Jan 17, 09:20
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