Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez refuses to be drawn on Chelsea future
Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on whether his chances of staying at Chelsea have increased following Pep Guardiola's move to Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 09:09
Wembley
Football Association 'won't pay stars for anniversary celebrations'
The Football Association will reportedly not fork out appearance fees for those contributing to the governing body's 150th year celebrations.
Jan 16, 15:00
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant cancels plans to divorce wife Vanessa
LA Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant calls off plans to divorce his wife Vanessa, whom he married in 2001.
Jan 16, 14:43
Stiliyan Petrov
Ex-Aston Villa boss John Gregory dedicates song to Stiliyan Petrov
Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory pays tribute to skipper Stiliyan Petrov by dedicating a song to the Bulgarian, who is being treated for leukaemia.
Jan 16, 14:26
Norman Hunter moments before being awarded his 1966 World Cup medal during the interval of an England match at Wembley on June 10, 2009
Leeds United legend Norman Hunter to sell medals
Former Leeds and England defender Norman Hunter will put his medals up for auction but insists that it's not for financial reasons.
Jan 16, 14:11
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan leads hunt for UK wrestling hopefuls
Hulk Hogan searches for fresh wrestling talent in the UK, with one act poised to receive a TNA Wrestling contract.
Jan 16, 14:01
Judd Trump
Judd Trump wears £845 Christian Louboutin spiked shoes
Snooker star Judd Trump wears Christian Louboutin spiked shoes reportedly worth £845 during the Masters tournament in London.
Jan 16, 13:44
Team GB diver Tom Daley arrives for Sports Personality of the Year on December 16, 2012
Tom Daley's second 'Splash!' pulls in top ratings
Tom Daley's Splash! becomes the most-watched TV programme on Saturday night, despite negative reviews.
Jan 16, 13:27
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt: 'Sir Alex Ferguson wants me to play football'
Usain Bolt reveals that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told the sprinter that he should play football in the future.
Jan 16, 13:13
Mike Dean
Referee Mike Dean 'to get rid of controversial green boots'
Premier League referee Mike Dean reportedly decides against wearing luminous green boots again after they sparked criticism at the weekend.
Jan 16, 12:51
Carlos Tevez celebrating from the ground after scoring on November 17, 2012
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez banned from driving for six months
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is handed a six-month driving ban after failing to respond to official letters.
Jan 16, 12:21
Manager of MK Dons Karl Robinson applauds the fans during his sides FA Cup match on January 15, 2013
MK Dons reject Blackpool's approach for Karl Robinson
MK Dons insist that manager Karl Robinson is "committed" to the club after the League One side rejected an approach from Blackpool.
Jan 16, 11:55
Mohamed Diame celebrates scoring for the Hammers on December 1, 2012
Arsenal to scout Mohamed Diame at FA Cup match tonight?
Arsenal will reportedly send scouts to watch Mohamed Diame play for West Ham against Manchester United tonight ahead of a proposed move for the midfielder.
Jan 16, 11:47
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline in Greece on December 4, 2012
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal must deal with pressure better'
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal need to handle the pressure better in order to prevent defeats against the likes of Manchester City.
Jan 16, 11:39
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke defends tinkering with West Brom team
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke stands by his decision to change the team ahead of their FA Cup defeat to Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 16, 11:18
Ramires scores Chelsea's fifth
Chelsea's Ramires expects "difficult" test against Southampton
Chelsea midfielder Ramires believes that Southampton will be "motivated" to get a result at Stamford Bridge this evening.
Jan 16, 11:05
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Crystal Palace to reject Manchester United offer?
Crystal Palace will reportedly reject Manchester United's offer of £12m for in-demand winger Wilfried Zaha.
Jan 16, 10:50
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Perry Groves: 'Arsene Wenger needs strong team against Swansea City'
Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves believes that the Gunners must take the FA Cup seriously as it is their "only chance" of winning silverware.
Jan 16, 10:37
Alex Corbisiero playing for England against Ireland on March 17, 2012
Alex Corbisiero to join Northampton Saints in summer
Northampton Saints announce that Alex Corbisiero will move to Franklin's Gardens in the summer from London Irish.
Jan 16, 10:25
Charles N'Zogbia and Wes Hoohlahan
Charles N'Zogbia: 'No friction within Aston Villa team'
Charles N'Zogbia is confident that Aston Villa's team spirit will help pull them out of the relegation zone.
Jan 16, 10:13
David Beckham celebrates after the final whistle after his team beat Houston Dynamo to win the MLS Cup Final on December 2, 2012
10am Transfer Talk Update: David Beckham, Victor Valdes, Willian
With 15 days left to go, Sports Mole brings you all the latest transfer news making this morning's headlines.
Jan 16, 10:00
Colin Montgomerie
Colin Montgomerie: 'I'm flattered, not bitter'
Colin Montgomerie says that he feels "flattered" to have been considered as the next Europe Ryder Cup team captain but did not expect to be handed the role.
Jan 16, 09:55
Kevin Mirallas
Everton's Kevin Mirallas 'close to comeback after returning to training'
Kevin Mirallas reportedly returns to training following a hamstring injury but won't be risked in Everton's match against Southampton on Monday.
Jan 16, 09:32
Yann M'Vila
Yann M'Vila given Manchester United incentive to join Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp convinced Yann M'Vila to join the club by saying that it could be a stepping stone to Manchester United.
Jan 16, 09:20
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates Van Persie's late equaliser at West Ham on January 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson urges Manchester United team to "have a go" at FA Cup
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson urges his team to "have a go" at clinching their first FA Cup trophy since 2004.
Jan 16, 09:07
A dejected looking Joey Barton after Marseille's 3-0 defeat to Lorient on December 9, 2012
Joey Barton apologises for Twitter spat with Dietmar Hamann
Joey Barton apologises for getting involved in a "heated exchange" with former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann on Twitter.
Jan 15, 15:02
Generic image of a locker room
Gary Lineker to search family tree on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
Football pundit Gary Lineker will search through his family history on BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?.
Jan 15, 14:48
Olly Murs plays for Team The Sun during the Soccer Six football Tournament on May 31, 2010
Olly Murs named as official ambassador for Football Association
Singer Olly Murs becomes an official ambassador for the Football Association's 150th anniversary.
Jan 15, 14:38
Scott Sinclair
Scott Sinclair 'almost gets run over' by girlfriend
Scott Sinclair's girlfriend Helen Flanagan admits that she almost "ran over" the Manchester City winger.
Jan 15, 14:22
Tom Daley
Tom Daley visited by One Direction's Niall Horan on 'Splash!' set
Tom Daley gets a visit from One Direction singer Niall Horan during rehearsals of ITV reality show Splash!.
Jan 15, 14:06
Rory McIlroy celebrates moments after finishing his final shot to win the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Video: Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods joke on the course in Nike ad
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods try to compete against each other's extravagant shots in a new Nike advert.
Jan 15, 13:55
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton 'records new music with London rapper Angel'
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton reportedly records music with London rapper Angel this week.
Jan 15, 13:31
Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton hosts Hillsborough families at Old Trafford
Sir Bobby Charlton hosts the Hillsborough families at Old Trafford on Sunday for Manchester United's win over Liverpool.
Jan 15, 13:16
Joleon Lescott
Linesman who told Manchester City stars to thank fans is dropped
The linesman that told Manchester City players to thank the fans for spending £62 to watch them beat Arsenal is dropped from an FA Cup fixture.
Jan 15, 12:56
The Etihad Stadium
Manchester City top most-used Twitter account
Manchester City's Twitter account is interacted with more than that of any other club in the Premier League.
Jan 15, 12:38
Lance Armstrong
Discovery UK to broadcast Lance Armstrong interview live
Discovery UK will air Oprah Winfrey's interview with Lance Armstrong at the same time as the US on Friday morning.
Jan 15, 12:23
Generic image of a locker room
Gloucester Rugby end sponsorship deal with Jewson
Gloucester Rugby announce that sponsor Jewson will not renew their contract with the Aviva Premiership club.
Jan 15, 12:10
Carl Froch after his win over Yusaf Mack on November 17, 2012
Mikkel Kessler "ready for war" in Carl Froch re-match
Mikkel Kessler says that he is "ready for war" against Carl Froch after a deal was agreed for a super middleweight re-match.
Jan 15, 11:57
Mario Balotelli strikes to score the opener against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Silvio Berlusconi apologises to Mario Balotelli for "rotten apple" jibe
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says that his "rotten apple" description was not meant as a "slur" to Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
Jan 15, 11:41
Carl Froch after his win over Yusaf Mack on November 17, 2012
Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler fight agreed
A deal is agreed to hold a re-match between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler, with the date expected to be set for the end of May.
Jan 15, 11:26
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