Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy gives his side the thumbs-up
Mick McCarthy: 'Players can fight for contracts'
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says that beginning contract talks with his players is the last thing on his mind.
Dec 7, 17:43
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Gary Neville: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't step aside for anyone'
Gary Neville insists that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not "step aside" from his post at Old Trafford for anyone.
Dec 7, 17:33
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Gary Neville expects Manchester City to consider Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Manchester City will eventually sack Roberto Mancini for either Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola.
Dec 7, 17:23
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Sam Allardyce: 'No problems with Andy Carroll after 'assault''
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says that he is "happy" with striker Andy Carroll, despite the forward getting arrested for an alleged assault on a photographer.
Dec 7, 17:11
Nicolas Anelka
QPR boss Harry Redknapp hails "quality" Nicolas Anelka
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp says that a host of clubs will be interested in striker Nicolas Anelka if the Shanghai Shenhua player becomes available.
Dec 7, 16:58
Everton manager David Moyes shouts out to his team in the match against Manchester City on December 1, 2012
Everton boss David Moyes has no plans to spend big in January
Everton manager David Moyes says that the club are unlikely to dip into the transfer market next month but a few loan signings may be completed.
Dec 7, 16:49
Fulham manager Martin Jol during the match against Tottenham on December 1, 2012
Fulham boss Martin Jol expects team to start firing
Fulham manager Martin Jol believes that the Cottagers can get their season back on track against Newcastle United on Monday.
Dec 7, 16:26
Valley Parade
Bradford City confirm appeal against FA Cup expulsion
Bradford City announce that they will appeal their expulsion from the FA Cup after they fielded an ineligible player during a round-two clash against Brentford.
Dec 7, 16:25
Michel Platini
UEFA president Michel Platini denies reports of cutting Europa League
UEFA president Michel Platini insists that no plans have been made to scrap the Europa League.
Dec 7, 16:12
Marseille's Andre Ayew celebrates with team mates after scoring the winner on December 2, 2012
Preview:Marseille vs. Lorient
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's match between Marseille and Lorient in Ligue 1.
Dec 7, 16:01
Juventus' Claudio Marchisio celebrates scoring his team's opening goal against Torino on December 1, 2012
Preview:Palermo vs. Juventus
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A encounter between Palermo and league leaders Juventus.
Dec 7, 15:30
Carlton Cole scores West Ham's first on December 1, 2012
Preview:West Ham United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews this Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Liverpool at Upton Park.
Dec 7, 15:08
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on December 2, 2012
Tom Brady's supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen gives birth to baby girl
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen confirm the arrival of baby daughter Vivian Lake.
Dec 7, 14:28
The Britannia Stadium
Ex-Stoke City academy player Andrew Hall given extra five years in prison
Former Stoke City academy player Andrew Hall is handed an extended sentence of five years in jail after he was initially given a 10-year prison term for murdering his girlfriend.
Dec 7, 14:07
Alex Ferguson gets all up in Roberto Mancini's grill in April 2012
Police 'aim to stamp out offensive graffiti ahead of Manchester derby'
Police are reportedly eager to prevent abusive graffiti from appearing around the city ahead of Manchester City's clash against Manchester United this weekend.
Dec 7, 13:57
Generic image of a locker room
Sports stars to compete in new diving show on Fox
Sportstars including former NFL wide-receiver Terrell Owens will go up against celebrities in a new US diving reality show on Fox.
Dec 7, 13:45
Team GB's Jessica Ennis receives her gold medal at London 2012 on August 4, 2012
Jessica Ennis jokes after meeting 'twin' Jessie J
Jessica Ennis meets Jessie J and jokes that the pair are "twins" after the British singer posts a photo of the duo on Twitter.
Dec 7, 13:31
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's Fernando Torres fails to attend Didier Drogba's event in London
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres reportedly decides against attending Didier Drogba's event in London to be with his son on his second birthday.
Dec 7, 13:19
Tom Cleverley
Manchester United's Tom Cleverley 'expecting baby with girlfriend'
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley will reportedly become a father with his girlfriend of seven months.
Dec 7, 13:07
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba gives rings to former Chelsea teammates
Didier Drogba holds an event for his former Chelsea teammates and gives them rings, thought to be worth over £800,000, to commemorate their Champions League glory from last season.
Dec 7, 12:52
William Gallas
Tottenham Hotspur's William Gallas 'questioned after wife gets injured'
Tottenham Hotspur defender William Gallas is reportedly interviewed by police after allegedly rowing with his wife, which resulted in her falling and seeking hospital treatment.
Dec 7, 12:45
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester City's Euro axe gives them advantage'
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester City have an advantage in the race for the title after crashing out of Europe earlier this week.
Dec 7, 11:57
Charles Schwartzel
Charl Schwartzel leapfrogs Daniel Chopra to take lead in Thailand
Charl Schwartzel takes back the lead from Daniel Chopra at the Thailand Golf Championship on the second day of the tournament after carding a 14-under 65.
Dec 7, 11:43
Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley to have scan today to assess calf injury
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that midfielder Tom Cleverley will have a scan on a calf injury today.
Dec 7, 11:35
Shane Warne
Melbourne Renegades snatch advantage over Melbourne Stars in Big Bash clash
Melbourne Renegades grab the first victory of the Big Bash tournament by defeating their rivals Melbourne Stars by eight wickets in the group clash.
Dec 7, 11:20
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson celebrates their win
Bradford City forced out of FA Cup for fielding ineligible player
Bradford City are removed from the FA Cup after fielding an ineligible player during their second-round tie against Brentford.
Dec 7, 11:08
Arsene Wenger runs his fingers through his hair in frustration
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: 'Theo Walcott must make up his mind'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger urges Theo Walcott to "make up his mind" after becoming increasingly "frustrated" with the winger's reluctance to sign a new deal.
Dec 7, 10:44
Kevin Pietersen
England move to 193 lead over India on third day of third Test
England lead India by 193 after a strong day at the crease but the hosts launch a fightback in the final two sessions of the third day in Kolkata.
Dec 7, 10:37
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole lies injured against West Brom on November 24, 2012
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole out of action for two months
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole will miss the club's vital festive schedule with a knee injury as he faces two months on the sidelines.
Dec 7, 10:12
Wilfried Zaha
Arsenal 'to beat rivals and sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha'
Arsenal are reportedly confident of signing Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha in a £12m deal.
Dec 7, 10:02
Mark Clattenburg argues with John Obi Mikel
Referees trade union hits out at "lenient" John Obi Mikel ban
Referees trade union Prospect believe that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel should have been given a harsher punishment after Mark Clattenburg was wrongly accused of calling Mikel a "monkey".
Dec 7, 09:53
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko lined up for Chelsea coaching role?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly considers appointing retired striker Andriy Shevchenko as a coach alongside interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 7, 09:33
Golf
Nelson Mandela Championship postponed for second day
The Nelson Mandela Championship could face cancellation after day two was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Dec 7, 09:00
Liverpool team mates congratulate Jordan Henderson after scoring the opener on December 6, 2012
Match Analysis: Udinese 0-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes a look back at the 90 minutes that unfolded between Udinese and Liverpool, who reached the final 32 of the Europa League courtesy of a 1-0 win.
Dec 6, 20:35
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Udinese 0-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates of Liverpool's crucial Europa League match against Group A opponents Udinese.
Dec 6, 17:00
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds the fans after the 3-1 win over QPR on November 24, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson awards medals to soldiers returning from Afghanistan
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hands medals to soldiers from the 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh, who have returned from Afghanistan.
Dec 6, 14:28
Team GB group shot
Paralympic stars 'against separate award'
Paralympic champions reportedly turn down the idea of creating a separate award for them by claiming that they should be regarded as equals to the Olympians.
Dec 6, 14:16
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Spanish sprinter challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to 100m race
Spanish sprinter Angel David Rodriguez challenges Real Madrid maestro Cristiano Ronaldo to a 100m race.
Dec 6, 14:01
Clint Hill
Queens Park Rangers' Clint Hill: 'We don't deserve to get drunk and party'
Queens Park Rangers defender Clint Hill believes that the club were right to cancel the Christmas party because the team don't deserve to celebrate.
Dec 6, 13:38
Jamie O'Hara
Wolves'' Jamie O'Hara to quit Twitter after money controversy
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jamie O'Hara says that he plans to close down his Twitter account following the abuse he received for moaning about money.
Dec 6, 13:28
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