Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Manchester derby fan given three-year ban from attending matches
The supporter who confronted Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand during the Manchester derby is hit with a three-year ban from attending matches.
Jan 4, 16:27
Lewis Holtby
Tottenham Hotspur agree summer move for Schalke's Lewis Holtby
Tottenham Hotspur announce that they have agreed a deal to sign Germany Under-21 captain Lewis Holtby from Schalke at the end of the season.
Jan 4, 16:12
Radamel Falcao scores the third of his five goals against Deportivo in a 6-0 win on December 9, 2012
Preview:Mallorca vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Atletico Madrid's trip to Mallorca in La Liga.
Jan 4, 16:05
Parma's Afriye Acquah and Inter's Esteban Cambiasso fight for possession on November 26, 2012
Preview:Udinese vs. Inter Milan
Sports Mole previews Inter Milan's Serie A trip to Udinese this Sunday.
Jan 4, 15:43
Richard Gasquet celebrates his win over Daniel Brands in the Qatar Open on January 4, 2013
Richard Gasquet beats Daniel Brands to book place in Qatar Open final
Richard Gasquet claims a spot in the final of the Qatar Open after defeating Daniel Brands in straight sets.
Jan 4, 15:22
Danny Graham
Preview:Swansea City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's FA Cup clash between Premier League sides Swansea City and Arsenal.
Jan 4, 15:11
FA Cup
FA launch battle to find FA Cup anthem
The Football Association launch a competition to choose the official anthem for the FA Cup by pitting music artists against each other.
Jan 4, 14:27
Team GB diver Tom Daley arrives for Sports Personality of the Year on December 16, 2012
Tom Daley stars in Plymouth pantomime
Olympic diver Tom Daley made a surprise appearance at a pantomime performance of Dick Whittington in his hometown of Plymouth.
Jan 4, 14:07
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas expects jibes from teammates over 'Dancing On Ice' outfits
Retired rugby player Gareth Thomas says that he will "embrace the sparkle" on his outfits for the upcoming Dancing On Ice series.
Jan 4, 13:55
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham targeted by producers for 'Superstars' series?
David Beckham is reportedly at the top of the wanted list of contestants for the new BBC series of Superstars.
Jan 4, 13:39
Matt Jarvis on the front cover of Attitude magazine (4x3 version)
West Ham United's Matt Jarvis becomes third footballer to appear on 'Attitude' cover
West Ham United winger Matt Jarvis appears on the cover of gay magazine Attitude and believes that sportsmen should be open about their sexuality.
Jan 4, 13:26
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli 'has regular sessions with club chaplain'
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli reportedly meets with the club's chaplain regularly in order to improve his attitude and save his place at the Premier League club.
Jan 4, 13:08
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt verbally abused by Olympics bottle-thrower
Olympic champion Usain Bolt was verbally abused by a spectator, who threw a bottle towards the sprinter seconds before the 100m final at London 2012, a court hears.
Jan 4, 12:54
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard yet to decide on date to marry Christine Bleakley
Frank Lampard has yet to set a date for his wedding to Christine Bleakley due to the uncertainty over his Chelsea future.
Jan 4, 12:37
Luis Suarez
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard: 'Luis Suarez is a warrior'
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hopes that striker Luis Suarez will fire in the goals for the Reds when they go up against Manchester United next weekend.
Jan 4, 11:59
Andy Murray during the ATP Finals
Andy Murray pleased with "quality" of win over Denis Istomin
Andy Murray says that he is pleased with how he manufactured a straight-sets victory over Denis Istomin in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.
Jan 4, 11:52
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini willing to give Mario Balotelli "another 100 chances"
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he will give striker Mario Balotelli "another 100 chances" because he believes that he can "change".
Jan 4, 11:39
Frank Lampard, John Terry
Chelsea captain John Terry hints at Frank Lampard departure?
Chelsea captain John Terry reportedly hints that teammate Frank Lampard is due to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Jan 4, 11:29
Joleon Lescott
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert won't rule out Joleon Lescott move
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert suggests that the club may be interested in signing Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott.
Jan 4, 11:15
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini: 'I didn't fight with Mario Balotelli'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that he did not "fight" with Mario Balotelli and says that the striker will not be disciplined by the club after their training ground bust-up.
Jan 4, 10:59
Mathieu Debuchy
Newcastle United complete transfer of Mathieu Debuchy
Newcastle United announce the signing of defender Mathieu Debuchy on a five-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 4, 10:37
New Zealand's Dean Brownlie plays a shot against South Africa during the test match on January 4, 2013
Dean Brownlie's century keeps New Zealand in contention against South Africa
New Zealand lose one wicket to South Africa in the morning session in Cape Town as Dean Brownlie leads the fightback by snatching a century.
Jan 4, 10:36
Darren Bent
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert unwilling to sell Darren Bent
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that striker Darren Bent will not be sold in the winter transfer window.
Jan 4, 10:28
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
10am Transfer Talk Update: Frank Lampard, Radamel Falcao, Joe Cole
Sports Mole rounds up this morning's transfer headlines as the winter window reaches day four of business.
Jan 4, 10:00
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to miss Liverpool clash
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be absent for his side's clash against Liverpool after being ruled out for a further two weeks.
Jan 4, 09:52
Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson not interested in Blackburn Rovers role
Sven-Goran Eriksson denies reports that he has put himself forward for the permanent managerial vacancy at Blackburn Rovers.
Jan 4, 09:47
Estaban Granero, Steven Pienaar
Esteban Granero: 'I didn't expect to be battling to survive at Queens Park Rangers'
Esteban Granero insists that he is focused on the 'big challenge' at Queens Park Rangers but admits that he didn't expect to be fighting relegation.
Jan 4, 09:30
Joe Cole on November 22 2012
Joe Cole finalises free transfer from Liverpool to West Ham United
Liverpool confirm that midfielder Joe Cole has finalised a free transfer to his former club West Ham United on an 18-month deal.
Jan 4, 09:19
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini called Mario Balotelli a "lunatic" in bust-up?
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reportedly accused Mario Balotelli of being an "impossible lunatic" during yesterday's training ground scrap.
Jan 4, 09:06
Nikolay Davydenko
Nikolay Davydenko claims place in Qatar Open semi-finals
Nikolay Davydenko defeats Simone Bolelli 6-1 6-1 to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha.
Jan 3, 18:05
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal's sixth
6pm Transfer Talk Update: Theo Walcott, Ryan Shawcross, Joe Cole
Sports Mole brings you the latest speculation doing the rounds as the January window hots up.
Jan 3, 18:00
Upton Park
West Ham United sign Waterford United striker Sean Maguire
West Ham United announce that they have signed Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Sean Maguire.
Jan 3, 18:00
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Southampton on December 29, 2012
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup third-round tie between Crystal Palace and Stoke City at Selhurst Park.
Jan 3, 17:25
Sean O'Driscoll
Wolverhampton Wanderers to replace Stale Solbakken with Sean O'Driscoll?
Wolverhampton Wanderers will reportedly consider approaching Sean O'Driscoll if the club's hierarchy lose patience with current manager Stale Solbakken.
Jan 3, 17:09
Nigel Pearson
Preview:Leicester City vs. Burton Albion
Sports Mole looks ahead to Leicester City's FA Cup clash against League Two outfit Burton Albion in the third round of the competition.
Jan 3, 16:49
David Ferrer celebrates his win over Paolo Lorenzi in the Qatar Open on January 3, 2013
David Ferrer storms into semi-finals of Qatar Open
David Ferrer eases into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open by securing a straight-sets win over Paolo Lorenzi in Doha.
Jan 3, 16:42
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins
Preview:Southampton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup third-round match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's.
Jan 3, 16:20
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum on January 3, 2013
New Zealand close gap to 133 against South Africa in first Test
New Zealand try to launch a fightback by closing the gap to 133 runs as they close the second day of the first Test against South Africa on 169-4.
Jan 3, 16:06
Phil Jagielka
Everton announce new contract for Phil Jagielka
Everton announce that defender Phil Jagielka has signed a two-year contract extension at Goodison Park.
Jan 3, 15:43
City boss Roberto Mancini in the dugout against Sunderland on Boxing Day 2012
Preview:Manchester City vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie between Manchester City and Watford.
Jan 3, 15:23
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