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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fsteven-defour.jpg "Steven Defour in action for Burnley on September 17, 2016")
Sean Dyche hints at Steven Defour fitness test ahead of Middlesbrough trip
Steven Defour faces a fitness test ahead of Burnley's Premier League trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday, according to manager Sean Dyche.Apr 6, 19:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Report: Steve McClaren interested in director of football role at Huddersfield Town
Steve McClaren is said to be interested in the vacant director of football role at Huddersfield Town following Stuart Webber's switch to Norwich City.Apr 6, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fjurgen-klopp-liverpool.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp before the match against Arsenal on March 4, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool should be more like Chelsea in seeing games out'
Jurgen Klopp believes that Liverpool should be like Chelsea in seeing games out following the Reds' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Wednesday night.Apr 6, 18:44
Roy Hodgson appointed as consultant at Melbourne City
Manchester City affiliate club Melbourne City of the A-League confirm the appointment of former England boss Roy Hodgson as a consultant.Apr 6, 18:29
EFL clubs approve new proposals on homegrown and "club-developed" players
English Football League clubs agree new proposals on homegrown and "club-developed" players following a meeting of all 72 teams on Thursday.Apr 6, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Mauricio Pochettino shouts during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur are fighting again this season'
Mauricio Pochettino declares Tottenham Hotspur to be "fighting again" this season following their dramatic 3-1 win at Swansea City on Wednesday night.Apr 5, 21:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Tottenham Hotspur score three late goals to break Swansea City hearts
Three late Tottenham Hotspur goals help Mauricio Pochettino's charges to a 3-1 win over Swansea City in Wednesday night's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.Apr 5, 20:45
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win over Swansea City in Wednesday night's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.Apr 5, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fcraig-shakespeare.jpg "Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare on March 14, 2017")
Craig Shakespeare enters history books as Leicester City defeat Stoke City
Craig Shakespeare becomes the first British manager to win his first four Premier League games as Leicester City claim a 2-0 win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium.Apr 1, 16:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fcraig-shakespeare.jpg "Craig Shakespeare watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Leicester City on March 18, 2017")
Live Commentary: Leicester City 2-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Leicester City's 2-0 win over Stoke City in Saturday's Premier League meeting at the King Power Stadium.Apr 1, 12:58
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Roger Federer battles past Tomas Berdych at Miami Open
Roger Federer reaches the semi-finals of the Miami Open after a hard-fought 6-2 3-6 7-6(6) victory over Tomas Berdych.Mar 30, 22:03
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Pakistan claim three-run win over West Indies in second T20 match
Teenage legspinner Shadab Khan helps Pakistan earn a three-run win in the second T20 international against the West Indies at Port of Spain.Mar 30, 21:45
Michel Platini accuses Sepp Blatter of wanting to make him "his last scalp"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini claims that FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter wanted to make the Frenchman "his last scalp".Mar 30, 21:18
Saido Berahino says FA drug ban came after nightclub drink spiked
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino says that the eight-week drugs ban he served earlier this season came after his drink was spiked in a nightclub.Mar 30, 21:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fpaul-clement_2.JPG "Swansea City manager Paul Clement watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on January 21, 2017")
Gylfi Sigurdsson: 'Swansea City in good hands under Paul Clement'
Gylfi Sigurdsson believes that, under Paul Clement, Swansea City will not be in a relegation battle next season if they stay in the Premier League.Mar 30, 20:47
Caroline Wozniacki reaches Miami Open final after easy win over Karolina Pliskova
Caroline Wozniacki reaches the Miami Open final for the first time after beating Karolina Pliskova 5-7 6-1 6-1 on Thursday.Mar 30, 20:34
Carlton Cole reunited with Michael Essien at Indonesian club Persib Bandung
Former England striker Carlton Cole pens a deal with Indonesian team Persib Bandung, where he will be reunited with ex-Chelsea teammate Michael Essien.Mar 30, 20:15
Agent: 'Lyanco picked Torino over Juventus'
Sao Paulo defender Lyanco rejected interest from Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Wolfsburg to join Torino, according to the player's agent, Frederico Moraes.Mar 30, 19:58
Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia: 'Lionel Messi ban not fair'
Claudio Tapia, the new president of the Argentine Football Association, believes that Lionel Messi's four-match international ban "does not abide by the rules".Mar 30, 19:49
Reading striker Yann Kermorgant confirms retirement plans for 2018
Reading striker Yann Kermorgant announces that he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 season, whether the Royals reach the Premier League or not.Mar 30, 19:26
Andreas Pereira vows to fight for Manchester United dream next season
Andreas Pereira vows to do all he can to force his way into Jose Mourinho's plans at Manchester United when he returns to his parent club from his loan at Granada.Mar 30, 19:13
FIFA proposes playoff tournament for expanded World Cup
FIFA plans to introduce a six-team playoff tournament as part of its final proposals for a 48-team World Cup in 2026.Mar 30, 19:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo bronze bust sculptor defends work
Emanuel Santos, the sculptor who created the much-maligned bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo, insists that the player himself had given the artist his seal of approval.Mar 30, 18:48
Lionel Messi denies insulting assistant referee while on Argentina duty
Argentina captain Lionel Messi refutes claims that he verbally abused an assistant referee during his country's 1-0 win over Chile last week.Mar 30, 18:28
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Duncan Watmore saves lives of three holidaymakers after Barbados boat crash
The father of Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore says that his son helped to save the lives of three holidaymakers following a boat crash in Barbados.Mar 30, 18:15
Stanislas Wawrinka reaches Miami Open third round after victory over Horacio Zeballos
Stanislas Wawrinka underlines his position as top seed at the Miami Open with a dominant display to beat Horacio Zeballos in just 65 minutes.Mar 26, 11:57
Report: Fiorentina to sign Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez permanently
Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez is said to be close to sealing a permanent switch to Serie A side Fiorentina, where he has been on loan this season.Mar 26, 11:40
Quinton De Kock impresses for South Africa on day two of third Test against New Zealand
South Africa reach 314 all out on day two of the third Test against New Zealand, who end the day on 67 without loss.Mar 26, 11:28
Report: Manchester United to hijack Liverpool move for James Rodriguez
Manchester United are plotting to hijack Liverpool's prospective move for Real Madrid winger James Rodriguez, according to reports.Mar 26, 11:00
Report: Arsenal keeping tabs on Kasper Schmeichel, Ross Barkley
Arsenal are planning a double swoop for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, according to reports.Mar 26, 10:51
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman leg surgery was successful'
The surgery on Seamus Coleman's broken leg has been successful, Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confirms.Mar 26, 10:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Report: Real Madrid step up interest in Chelsea star Eden Hazard
Real Madrid hold positive talks with Eden Hazard's representatives over a potential Bernabeu summer move, according to reports.Mar 26, 10:23
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Report: West Ham United keen on Reading boss Jaap Stam to replace Slaven Bilic
West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Reading manager Jaap Stam as a replacement for under-fire boss Slaven Bilic.Mar 26, 10:13
Report: Jermain Defoe to start for England against Lithuania
Jermain Defoe is to make his first England start in almost three years in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday, according to reports.Mar 26, 10:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fmorgan-schneiderlin.JPG "Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017")
Report: Bournemouth considering Jermain Defoe bid should Sunderland go down
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is reportedly keeping tabs on Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, with a view to a bid should the Black Cats suffer relegation.Mar 26, 09:38
Report: Everton interested in England duo Michael Keane, Jordan Pickford
Everton are eyeing a double swoop for Burnley defender Michael Keane and Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to reports.Mar 26, 09:26
Jesse Lingard: 'My heart is at Manchester United'
Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard admits that contract talks with the club are still ongoing, but insists that his heart is at Old Trafford.Mar 26, 09:04
Report: Kevin De Bruyne returning to Manchester City for groin injury treatment
Kevin De Bruyne is returning to Manchester City for treatment on the groin injury picked up on Belgium duty, according to a report.Mar 26, 08:53
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Anthony Crolla outclassed in Manchester rematch with Jorge Linares
Anthony Crolla fails in his bid to regain the WBA lightweight title as Venezuelan Jorge Linares produces a superb points win at the Manchester Arena.Mar 26, 08:34
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Sebastian Vettel pips Lewis Hamilton to victory in Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beats pre-race favourite Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to victory in the Australian Grand Prix.Mar 26, 08:03
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