Venus Williams
Venus Williams into quarter-finals after shocking Samantha Stosur
Venus Williams claims a spot in the quarter-finals of the Rome Open with a convincing victory over Samantha Stosur.
May 17, 14:37
Serena Williams
Serena Williams overcomes Anabel Medina Garrigues in third round
Serena Williams progresses into the Rome Open quarter-finals following a comfortable straight-sets victory over Anabel Medina Garragues.
May 17, 14:35
Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez grateful for Kenny Dalglish influence
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez thanks Kenny Dalglish for all his help after the Scotsman was dismissed from the club yesterday.
May 17, 14:06
Tomas Berdych
Tomas Berdych advances in straight sets
Tomas Berdych sets up a potential quarter-final meeting with Rafael Nadal after beating Nicolas Almagro in straight sets at the Rome Open.
May 17, 11:29
Malky Mackay
Cardiff City ponder approach for Lillestrom's Bjorn Sigurdarson?
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay is reportedly keeping tabs on Lillestrom striker Bjorn Sigurdarson.
May 17, 10:57
Petra Kvitova
Petra Kvitova edges past Sorana Cirstea in Rome
Petra Kvitova will compete for a spot in the Rome Open semi-finals after defeating Sorana Cirstea in three sets.
May 17, 10:56
Chris Gunter
Swansea City launch £1.8m bid for Nottingham Forest's Chris Gunter?
Swansea City reportedly try to warn off Norwich City with a £1.8m bid for Nottingham Forest defender Chris Gunter.
May 17, 10:46
Juan Mata
Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca to officiate Champions League final
Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca is chosen to officiate the Champions League clash between Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
May 17, 10:28
Frank Rijkaard
Frank Rijkaard's agent denies Liverpool approach
Frank Rijkaard's agent Perry Overeem claims that he has not received an approach from Liverpool over becoming Kenny Dalglish's successor.
May 17, 10:12
Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish backs Liverpool owners to get it right
Kenny Dalglish urges Liverpool fans to back the next Reds manager following the sacking of the Scotsman.
May 17, 10:01
Michael Owen
Michael Owen confirms Manchester United axe
Michael Owen announces that he will no longer be a Manchester United player after confirming that the club will not renew his contract.
May 17, 09:05
Wilfried Zaha
Sunderland keep tabs on Wilfried Zaha?
Sunderland reportedly set their sights on Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
May 17, 08:53
Ian Ayre
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre: 'We won't choose new boss quickly'
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre claims that the club will not succumb to time pressure when choosing a new manager.
May 17, 08:40
Eden Hazard
Samir Nasri confident Eden Hazard will choose Manchester City
Samir Nasri is confident that Lille playmaker Eden Hazard will opt to join Manchester City over Manchester United.
May 17, 08:25
Michael Owen
Manchester United won't renew Michaal Owen's contract?
Michael Owen will reportedly be let go from Manchester United after the club decides against renewing the striker's contract.
May 17, 08:15
Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas considers becoming Liverpool's new boss?
Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly open to becoming the new Liverpool manager after Kenny Dalglish was sacked from the helm at Anfield.
May 17, 08:05
Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish - Where did it all go wrong?
With Kenny Dalglish's reign at Anfield ending after one full season in charge, Sports Mole considers what was behind Liverpool's decision to axe the Scotsman.
May 16, 16:25
Matt Prior
Matt Prior unconcerned by Jonny Bairstow threat
Matt Prior thinks that it is an "exciting" challenge for Jonny Bairstow, who is due to make his England Test debut against the West Indies tomorrow.
May 16, 10:58
Olympic rings
Kelly Holmes reveals Olympic gold dream
Dame Kelly Holmes says that she is relishing the prospect of handing a gold medal to a fellow Brit at the Olympics.
May 16, 10:51
The Reebok Stadium
Phil Gartside to cut wage bill at Bolton Wanderers by 50%
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside confirms that the club will have to cut their wage bill by 50% due to the financial deficit acquired from dropping into the Championship.
May 16, 10:39
Li Na
Li Na defeats Iveta Benesova in straight sets
Li Na continues her progress in the Rome Open by overcoming Iveta Benesova in straight sets to reach the third round of the tournament.
May 16, 10:32
Steven Jovetic
Fiorentina determined to stop Chelsea from signing Stevan Jovetic
Fiorentina claim that Chelsea transfer target Stevan Jovetic will not be sold from the Serie A side this summer.
May 16, 10:17
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba to hold talks with Barcelona
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba informs his representatives to begin negotiations with Barcelona over a potential switch to the Nou Camp, according to his agent.
May 16, 10:05
Jamie Mackie and Danny Higginbotham
Jamie Mackie signs one-year contract extension with Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers confirm that Jamie Mackie has signed a new one-year extension, keeping the forward at the Premier League club until 2015.
May 16, 09:41
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand confirms England axe?
Rio Ferdinand reportedly confirms that Roy Hodgson has omitted the defender from England's Euro 2012 squad after Manchester United's victory over the Irish League XI last night.
May 16, 09:31
Martin Skrtel
Martin Skrtel: Liverpool "deserved" better league position
Martin Skrtel believes that Liverpool can take positives from their performances against the top four but understands that the Reds' points total is not good enough.
May 16, 09:12
Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness not part of Charles Green's consortium
Graeme Souness admits that he did speak to Charles Green regarding the Rangers takeover but distances himself from any involvement in the bid.
May 16, 08:56
Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra: 'We gave Premier League title to Manchester City'
Patrice Evra believes that Manchester City's last-gasp effort to win the Premier League does not make them worthy champions.
May 16, 08:40
Joey Barton
Gordon Taylor: 'Joey Barton is his own worst enemy'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says that it is "not getting any easier" dealing with Joey Barton following the midfielder's recent controversy on the pitch.
May 16, 08:28
Robin Van Persie
Juventus end interest in Robin van Persie?
Juventus reportedly hit a stumbling block regarding wages, which ends their interest in capturing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
May 16, 08:13
Roberto Di Matteo
Lazio to offer Roberto Di Matteo managerial role?
Lazio reportedly contact Roberto Di Matteo over becoming the Italian club's new manager while his Chelsea future remains uncertain.
May 16, 08:02
Joe Allen
Joe Allen to be included in Team GB for London 2012?
Swansea City's Joe Allen is reportedly on Stuart Pearce's list for Team GB's football squad for London 2012.
May 15, 10:57
Matt Phillips
Blackpool team to receive £5m bonus for reaching top flight
Blackpool winger Matt Phillips says that a proposed £5m bonus is an extra "incentive" for the players to defeat West Ham United in the playoff final at Wembley.
May 15, 10:44
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Swansea City have £4m Gylfi Sigurdsson bid rejected?
Hoffenheim reportedly rebuff a £4m bid from Swansea City for midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
May 15, 10:26
Joey Barton
Queens Park Rangers hierarchy to hold talks over Joey Barton and teammates
Queens Park Rangers' chief executive Phil Beard, chairman Tony Fernandes and manager Mark Hughes will discuss individual players in a meeting today.
May 15, 10:13
Martin Skrtel
Martin Skrtel to discuss future with Liverpool
Martin Skrtel's agent Karol Csonto confirms that the defender will discuss his future with Liverpool.
May 15, 09:56
Grant Holt and Maynor Figueroa
Grant Holt expects Roy Hodgson to consider Euro 2012 call-up
Grant Holt thinks that he deserves to be considered for the England squad after a positive season with Norwich City.
May 15, 09:43
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker targets Euro 2012 success with England
Kyle Walker believes that he is capable of helping England reach the Euro 2012 final this summer.
May 15, 09:32
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola expects midfielder to depart Manchester United
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola says that it is "likely" that the midfielder will leave Manchester United in this summer's transfer window.
May 15, 09:20
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini "happy" to extend stay with Manchester City
Roberto Mancini says that he is willing to discuss a new contract with Manchester City and insists that Mario Balotelli is "101%" staying at the club.
May 15, 09:10
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