London Olympic Stadium
Weather Report: Showery start, risk of thunder in London
Sports Mole brings you the latest weather report on the day of the Olympic Games opening ceremony at London 2012.
Jul 27, 05:09
Roberto Martinez
Blotev Plodiv 2-2 Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic record a 2-2 draw with Botev Plovdiv in a pre-season friendly in Austria this afternoon.
Jul 26, 19:02
Arjen Robben
Bayern Munich 2-1 Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich secure a convincing 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg in a pre-season friendly, with Arjen Robben and Mario Mandzukic getting on the score sheet.
Jul 26, 18:42
Allan McGregor
Allan McGregor opts for Besiktas over Galatasaray
Scottish goalkeeper Allan McGregor completes a switch to Besiktas after considering his options in Turkish football after leaving stricken Rangers.
Jul 26, 18:26
Lukas Podolski
Thomas Vermaelen relishing Lukas Podolski link-up
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen says that he is "really happy" to play alongside Lukas Podolski next season.
Jul 26, 17:59
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt proud to carry Jamaica flag
Usain Bolt says that he is proud and 'honoured' to carry the Jamaica flag during the Olympic opening ceremony tomorrow night.
Jul 26, 17:42
David Villa
Barcelona's David Villa 'fit enough' to feature against Manchester United
Barcelona striker David Villa will reportedly return to the pitch after being sidelined with a broken leg for seven months in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United.
Jul 26, 17:26
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt: "I'm ready to go"
Usain Bolt insists that he is "ready to go" after overcoming a back problem ahead of the London Olympic Games.
Jul 26, 17:16
Mohamed bin Hammam
Mohamed bin Hammam provisionally suspended for 90 days
Former president of the AFC Mohamed bin Hammam is handed a provisional 90-day suspension by FIFA.
Jul 26, 17:08
Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe out of Tottenham Hotspur's tour after death of cousin
Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe is forced to leave the North London club's pre-season tour following the death of his cousin.
Jul 26, 16:53
Liam Tancock
Liam Tancock wants to prove worth in Olympics 100m
British Olympic hopeful Liam Tancock claims that he wants to show that he can improve on his sixth-place finish in the 100m at Beijing 2008 in London this summer.
Jul 26, 16:44
Andy Carroll
West Ham United to offer £15m after loan deal for Liverpool's Andy Carroll
West Ham United will reportedly offer Liverpool a season-long loan and option to buy for £15m for striker Andy Carroll.
Jul 26, 16:36
Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur: 'We were unaware of Gareth Bale recovery time'
Tottenham Hotspur say that Gareth Bale was ruled out of Team GB without knowing the "recovery time" of his injury following the controversy over his fitness.
Jul 26, 16:26
Nigel de Jong
Nigel de Jong wants more glory with Manchester City
Nigel de Jong claims that Manchester City need to work hard as a team in order to retain the Premier League title this season.
Jul 26, 16:10
Rebecca Adlington
Ian Thorpe: 'Rebecca Adlington must handle expectations'
Australian five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe believes that Rebecca Adlington will be under extra pressure to win gold at Euro 2012.
Jul 26, 15:35
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello takes swipe at FA after confirming Russia job
Fabio Capello says that the Football Association interfered too much in his work with the English national team, prompting his decision to leave.
Jul 26, 15:19
Lucas Moura
Sao Paulo director Adalberto Baptista rules out Lucas Moura move to Manchester United
Sao Paulo director Adalberto Baptista says that negotiations with Manchester United over the signing of Lucas Moura are over.
Jul 26, 15:06
Olympic Torch
Sir Bruce Forsyth takes Olympic torch through White City
Sir Bruce Forysth gets his hands on the Olympic torch as the 84-year-old carries the flame through the BBC's White City headquarters during its journey through Central London.
Jul 26, 14:50
Gareth Bale
BOA chairman Lord Moynihan welcomes Gareth Bale recovery
BOA chairman Lord Moynihan says that he is more relieved that Gareth Bale has recovered from his injury as opposed to his decision to snub Team GB.
Jul 26, 14:19
Joe Allen
London 2012 apologise for Joe Allen "mistake"
London 2012 organisers say that printing Welsh midfielder Joe Allen as English in the Team GB programme was a "genuine mistake".
Jul 26, 14:16
Robin Van Persie
Roberto Mancini coy on Robin van Persie interest
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini distances himself from rumours regarding Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and suggests that he has enough strikers in his squad.
Jul 26, 14:04
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini "not in charge" of potential captures
Roberto Mancini suggests that Manchester City director Brian Marwood needs to dip into the transfer market sooner rather than later.
Jul 26, 10:59
Phillips Idowu
British Olympic Association yet to receive Phillips Idowu's medical records
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu is reportedly yet to send the British Olympics Association the medical records of his suspected knee injury.
Jul 26, 10:51
Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby raring to go for Arsenal's new campaign
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby claims that he is fit for the new campaign following an injury-ravaged season.
Jul 26, 10:31
Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill eager to clinch transfer targets swiftly
Martin O'Neill says that Sunderland will try to complete the capture of their transfer targets weeks before the close of the summer window.
Jul 26, 10:14
Olympic Torch
Olympic torch travels through central London ahead of opening ceremony
The Olympic torch begins its journey through central London today, travelling through the likes of Oxford Street and Trafalgar Square before reaching its final destination at Hyde Park.
Jul 26, 09:55
Glen Johnson and Joe Allen
Brendan Rodgers confirms Swansea City contact for Joe Allen
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits that he has spoken to Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins over the potential capture of midfielder Joe Allen.
Jul 26, 09:33
Tom Huddleston
Tom Huddleston keen to be fit for new Tottenham Hotspur campaign
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone bemoans last season following a lengthy ankle injury that kept him on the sidelines.
Jul 26, 09:20
Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez backs Mexico for success at London 2012
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez believes that Mexico will have a successful tournament at London 2012 this summer.
Jul 26, 09:10
Frank Lampard
10am Transfer Talk Update: Lampard, Kaka, RVP
As transfer business in the summer window runs on, Sports Mole brings you all of the speculation making the headlines.
Jul 26, 08:56
Oscar
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Fantastic Oscar will shine for us'
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes that "exciting" Oscar will provide plenty of options for the Blues in midfield.
Jul 26, 08:37
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany praises Manchester City supporters after signing new deal
Vincent Kompany says that he will help Manchester City strive for more trophies after putting pen to paper on a fresh six-year contract.
Jul 26, 08:25
London Olympic Stadium
Olympic Park to be adapted after London 2012 Games
The London Legacy Development Corporation submit plans to create a new site known as the South Plaza in the Southern section of the Olympic Park following this summer's Games.
Jul 26, 08:17
Robin Van Persie
Arsenal to 'refuse' summer sale of Robin van Persie
Arsenal will reportedly force wantaway frontman Robin van Persie to stay at the club until the January transfer window following unsuccessful bids from rival clubs.
Jul 26, 08:05
Mike Ashley
Alan Pardew reveals Mike Ashley's ambition for Newcastle United
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley wants to "give it a go" following the Magpies' positive campaign last season.
Jul 25, 10:59
Rebecca Adlington
Team GB swimmers opt out of London 2012 opening ceremony
Team GB swimmers will not be at Friday's London 2012 opening ceremony in order to focus on their preparations for the Games.
Jul 25, 10:53
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp to help Portsmouth beat liquidation
Harry Redknapp says that he will try to help his former club Portsmouth as liquidation day looms for the League One outfit.
Jul 25, 10:37
London Olympic Stadium
Border staff forced to drop plans to strike
Border staff will not strike at London Heathrow Airport tomorrow ahead of the Olympics after lengthy peace talks.
Jul 25, 10:18
Gareth Bale
Gary Lineker: 'Gareth Bale's thrown away Olympic chance'
Gary Lineker believes that Gareth Bale has "thrown away" an opportunity by snubbing the Olympics for Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 25, 10:04
Robert Snodgrass
Norwich City agree fee for Leeds United's Robert Snodgrass?
Robert Snodgrass will reportedly discuss a move from Leeds United to Norwich City after both clubs reach an agreement over a fee.
Jul 25, 09:53
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