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Republic of Ireland earn crucial win in Austria
Republic of Ireland secure a huge result in their World Cup qualifying group as they defeat Austria 1-0 in Vienna.Nov 12, 18:55
Live Commentary: Austria 0-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Republic of Ireland's 1-0 victory over Austria in Group D of the World Cup qualifying campaign.Nov 12, 16:30
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Novak Djokovic: 'I've had a very good year'
Novak Djokovic says that he has had a "very good year", despite losing his position as world number one to Andy Murray.Nov 12, 11:55
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Haseeb Hameed stars for England but first Test heading for draw
Haseeb Hameed hits an unbeaten 62 as England reach the close of play on day four of the first Test with India on 114-0, giving them a lead of 163 runs.Nov 12, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Wayne Rooney: 'Gareth Southgate is in pole position for England job'
England captain Wayne Rooney says that Gareth Southgate has put himself in "pole position" to become manager of the Three Lions on a full-time basis.Nov 12, 11:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Antonio Conte explains formation switch at Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that changing to a 3-4-3 formation has given more balance to his side.Nov 12, 11:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F01%2Fjeff-smith.jpg "Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015")
Michael van Gerwen determined to defend Grand Slam of Darts title
Michael van Gerwen admits that he is eager to successfully defend his Grand Slam of Darts title after winning the trophy for the first time 12 months ago.Nov 12, 10:57
Daniel Sturridge: 'England were rewarded for patience'
Striker Daniel Sturridge says that England were rewarded for their 'patience' in their 3-0 victory over Scotland at Wembley Stadium.Nov 12, 10:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea keen to hand new deal to Diego Costa?
Chelsea are reportedly keen to hand a new contract to striker Diego Costa after his excellent start to the season.Nov 12, 10:29
Michael O'Neill praises Chris Brunt after Northern Ireland win
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises the influence of Chris Brunt after watching his team beat Azerbaijan 4-0 in Belfast.Nov 12, 10:12
Adam Lallana: 'Gareth Southgate has brought stability'
England midfielder Adam Lallana says that interim boss Gareth Southgate has brought "good stability" to the Three Lions since his appointment.Nov 12, 09:59
Gordon Strachan: Scotland defeat "wasn't fair"
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan says that his side did not deserve to lose 3-0 to England in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.Nov 12, 09:45
South Africa in control as Australia bowled out for 85
South Africa bowl out Australia for 85 before establishing a commanding lead on the first day of the second Test match in Hobart.Nov 12, 09:35
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Ian Poulter, Luke Donald miss cut at OHL Classic
English duo Ian Poulter and Luke Donald both fail to make the cut at the OHL Classic in Mayakoba.Nov 12, 09:17
Dan Evans suffers last-16 defeat at Knoxville Challenger
British number three Dan Evans fails to defend his Knoxville Challenger title after suffering a second-round defeat to Peter Polansky.Nov 10, 19:23
Ross Fisher heads Nedbank Challenge leaderboard
England's Ross Fisher is one of three players to top the leaderboard after the opening round of the Nedbank Challenge.Nov 10, 18:25
Kevin Wimmer: 'Tottenham Hotspur have turned the corner'
Defender Kevin Wimmer says that the club's 1-1 draw with Arsenal shows that the club have started to "turn the corner" after a poor run of results.Nov 9, 15:56
Paul Lambert: 'Scotland will rise to Wembley occasion'
Former Scotland midfielder Paul Lambert predicts that the Tartan Army will rise to the occasion when they face England at Wembley Stadium on Friday night.Nov 9, 15:39
Ian Holloway in contention for Queens Park Rangers job?
Queens Park Rangers reportedly hold talks with former boss Ian Holloway regarding a potential return to Loftus Road.Nov 9, 15:17
Liverpool midfielder emerges as possible target for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid could reportedly target Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho if James Rodriguez departs the Bernabeu.Nov 9, 14:57
Antoine Griezmann keen to play alongside Paul Pogba
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann says that it would be "awesome" to play alongside Paul Pogba at some point in the future.Nov 9, 14:44
Luis Suarez: Barcelona talks "moving along nicely"
Striker Luis Suarez says that negotiations over a new deal with Barcelona are "moving along nicely".Nov 9, 14:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.jpg "Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Manchester United against Hull City on August 27, 2016")
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'I won't give in at Manchester United'
Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan says that he has no intention of leaving Manchester United despite a difficult start to his Old Trafford career.Nov 9, 14:09
Kurt Zouma to return after international break?
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is reportedly pencilled in to make his return to the first team after the international break.Nov 9, 13:55
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Bob Arum: 'Floyd Mayweather Jr, Manny Pacquiao rematch could happen'
Promoter Bob Arum says that the rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao has a "75%" chance of happening in 2017.Nov 9, 13:44
Michael Keane: 'England players fully focused on Scotland'
Defender Michael Keane says that the England squad are fully focused on performing well against Scotland rather than speculation over Gareth Southgate's position.Nov 9, 13:25
Dan Evans makes winning start in Knoxville
British number three Dan Evans makes a winning start to his campaign at the Knoxville Challenger with a straight-sets victory over Mitchell Krueger.Nov 9, 13:09
Interview: PDC world champion Gary Anderson
Sports Mole recently caught up with PDC world champion Gary Anderson ahead of the release of Fulwell 73's House of Flying Arrows documentary.Nov 7, 17:00
Michael van Gerwen, Martin Adams to meet at Grand Slam of Darts
PDC world number one Michael van Gerwen and three-time Lakeside champion Martin Adams will meet in the group stages of the Grand Slam of Darts.Nov 7, 15:48
Michael van Gerwen retains World Series of Darts title
Michael van Gerwen retains his World Series of Darts title with an 11-9 victory over Peter Wright.Nov 6, 22:40
Liverpool hit six past Watford to go top of Premier League table
Liverpool move to the top of the Premier League table with a 6-1 victory over Watford at Anfield.Nov 6, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Live Commentary: Liverpool 6-1 Watford - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Liverpool's 6-1 victory over Watford in the Premier League.Nov 6, 13:15
Gareth Bale nets twice as Real Madrid ease past Leganes
Real Madrid make it 11 games unbeaten in La Liga with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Leganes.Nov 6, 12:49
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-0 Leganes - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Leganes in La Liga.Nov 6, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmarten-de-roon-middlesbrough.JPG "Middlesbrough midfielder Marten De Roon celebrates with teammates after scoring the equaliser in his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Late Marten de Roon equaliser for Middlesbrough stuns Manchester City
Middlesbrough net a last-gasp equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 5, 16:57
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Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-1 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Middlesbrough in the Premier League.Nov 5, 14:00
Elina Svitolina fights back to deny Johanna Konta at Elite Trophy
Johanna Konta misses out on a place in the Elite Trophy final after suffering a three-set defeat to Elina Svitolina.Nov 5, 12:58
Anthony Joshua: 'I considered Dillian Whyte rematch for December'
Anthony Joshua says that he considered handing a rematch to Dillian Whyte on December 10 before the decision was made to fight Eric Molina.Nov 5, 12:41
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John Stones: 'Pep Guardiola was main factor in Manchester City move'
Manchester City defender John Stones says that the opportunity to play for Pep Guardiola was the main factor in his switch to the Etihad Stadium.Nov 5, 12:26
Tony Pulis: 'West Bromwich Albion need quality over quantity'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis says that the club will only sign new players if they are of better quality than the current members of the squad.Nov 5, 12:12
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