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Chris Eubank Jr beats Renold Quinlan to win IBO world super-middleweight title
Chris Eubank Jr is the new IBO super-middleweight champion thanks to a 10th-round stoppage of Australian Renold Quinlan.Feb 5, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmesut-ozil.jpg "Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with FC Basel at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016")
Julian Draxler wants Mesut Ozil to join Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler admits that Mesut Ozil is top on his list of Germany teammates that he wants to see at the Parc des Princes.Feb 5, 10:59
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Nigel Owens: 'I asked doctor if I could be chemically castrated'
Rugby World Cup referee Nigel Owens reveals that he went to a doctor and asked if he could be chemically castrated after realising that he was gay.Feb 5, 10:40
/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")
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United can no longer raid rivals for best players'
Jose Mourinho believes that the days of Manchester United raiding their Premier League title rivals for their best players are over.Feb 5, 10:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus in action for Manchester City on January 21, 2017")
Gabriel Jesus: 'Pep Guardiola call convinced me to join Manchester City'
Gabriel Jesus admits that a telephone call from Pep Guardiola was crucial in convincing the Brazilian to join Manchester City.Feb 5, 10:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes bemoans timing of Saido Berahino ban leak
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is disappointed at news of Saido Berahino's two-month ban being made public, criticising the timing of the leak in particular.Feb 5, 09:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Ian Wright: 'Arsene Wenger has serious thinking to do at end of season'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger "has some serious thinking to do" about his future at the club, according to Gunners legend Ian Wright.Feb 5, 09:28
Crystal Palace fan arrested after pitch invasion in Sunderland thrashing
The Metropolitan Police confirm that a Crystal Palace fan has been arrested after invading the pitch during Sunderland's 4-0 victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday.Feb 5, 09:13
West Bromwich Albion claim narrow win over Stoke City
An early James Morrison goal helps West Bromwich Albion to beat Stoke City 1-0 at The Hawthorns and consolidate their place in the top 10 of the Premier League.Feb 4, 17:27
Rampant Sunderland smash four first-half goals past Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace fall to a comprehensive 4-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland in Saturday's Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.Feb 4, 17:00
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-4 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Crystal Palace's 4-0 Premier League defeat at the hands of Sunderland at Selhurst Park.Feb 4, 13:58
Claudio Ranieri confident Leonardo Ulloa will play again for Leicester City
Claudio Ranieri is confident that wantaway forward Leonardo Ulloa will back down over his strike threat and play for Leicester City again.Feb 3, 15:57
El Hadji Diouf: 'African players should not refuse to play for their country'
Retired Senegalese striker El Hadji Diouf does not understand why players would turn down the chance to represent their country at the Africa Cup of Nations.Feb 3, 15:40
Leeds United co-owner Massimo Cellino fine and suspension reduced by FA on appeal
The Football Association confirms that Leeds United co-owner Massimo Cellino's suspension and fine for breaching its football agent regulations have been reduced.Feb 3, 15:28
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Jose Mourinho: 'Waste of time to discuss impossible transfer deals'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not waste time on "impossible deals" and is determined to focus on football again now that the transfer window is shut.Feb 3, 15:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'I want Chelsea players to stay focused'
Antonio Conte warns his Chelsea players to "keep the antenna high" and not get complacent ahead of their Premier League clash against Arsenal on Saturday.Feb 3, 15:01
Rafael Benitez: 'I will not leave Newcastle United'
Rafael Benitez says that he will not walk away from Newcastle United after the Championship club failed to make any signings during the January transfer window.Feb 3, 14:45
UEFA confirms Hampden Park, Windsor Park bids for 2019 club competition finals
UEFA confirms that Hampden Park has made an early bid to host the 2019 Europa League final, while Windsor Park has bid to stage the same year's UEFA Super Cup.Feb 3, 14:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fdavid-luiz.jpg "David Luiz celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017")
Marcel Desailly: 'David Luiz could become best defender in world'
David Luiz is beginning to show signs of potentially becoming the best defender in the world, according to former Chelsea centre-back Marcel Desailly.Feb 3, 14:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdanny-rose.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Danny Rose to see specialist on Monday about knee injury'
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose will see a specialist on Monday to confirm the extent of his knee injury, manager Mauricio Pochettino confirms.Feb 3, 14:00
Tony Pulis: 'Saido Berahino not my problem anymore'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis claims he does not "give a damn" anymore about recently departed striker Saido Berahino and says he is no longer "my problem".Feb 3, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Femre-can.jpg "Emre Can in action for Liverpool on August 6, 2016")
Emre Can: 'Liverpool still fighting for strong Premier League finish'
Emre Can wants Liverpool to finish strongly in the Premier League this season following their performance in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Tuesday.Feb 3, 13:29
David Moyes wants Sunderland players to give Jermain Defoe better service
Sunderland boss David Moyes wants his players to get more service up to Jermain Defoe and help him fire the club out of Premier League relegation trouble.Feb 3, 13:13
Jordan Rhodes happy to leave Middlesbrough for Sheffield Wednesday
Jordan Rhodes is happy about being given chance to play more first-team football as he begins his loan at Sheffield Wednesday from parent club Middlesbrough.Feb 2, 18:59
Report: German youngster Daniel Hanslik on trial at Arsenal
Daniel Hanslik, a 20-year-old who plays for German fifth-tier side SV Steinbach, shares a photo of himself alongside Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi.Feb 2, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli leaves the field afterthe Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017")
Tim Sherwood: 'Dele Alli is similar to Frank Lampard'
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood believes that Dele Alli's playing style is similar to that of Frank Lampard.Feb 2, 18:29
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu banned for four months by FIFA
Bayer Leverkusen and Turkey player Hakan Calhanoglu will miss the rest of the season after a four-month FIFA ban was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Feb 2, 18:15
Nigel Clough turned down Nottingham Forest job as "matter of principle"
Nigel Clough says turning down the Nottingham Forest job role was a "matter of principle" as current club Burton Albion remain embroiled in a relegation fight.Feb 2, 18:04
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna loses appeal against £40,000 FA fine
The Football Association confirms that Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has failed in his appeal against a fine for breaching rules on comments made in the media.Feb 2, 17:37
Axel Tuanzebe signs Manchester United contract extension until 2020
Manchester United confirm that 19-year-old defender Axel Tuanzebe has signed a new contract with the Red Devils until 2020.Feb 2, 17:23
Tony Pulis: 'Salomon Rondon unsettled by family problems rather than China offer'
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis insists that Salomon Rondon has been unsettled by personal problems rather than a big-money bid from China.Feb 2, 17:12
Paul Clement: 'I wanted Frank Lampard at Swansea City'
Swansea City boss Paul Clement admits that he tried to bring Frank Lampard to the Liberty Stadium prior to the 38-year-old announcing his retirement.Feb 2, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fross-mccormack.jpg "Ross McCormack in action for Aston Villa on August 5, 2016")
Ross McCormack: 'Aston Villa departure good for both me and club'
Ross McCormack believes that his departure from Aston Villa on loan to Nottingham Forest is right for both player and club at this moment in time.Feb 2, 16:50
Ross McCormack explains electric gate issue at Aston Villa
On-loan Nottingham Forest striker Ross McCormack admits that he did not deliberately miss training because the electric gates at his house stopped working.Feb 2, 16:31
Report: Swansea City turned down Chinese Super League bids for Gylfi Sigurdsson
Swansea City are reported to have knocked back offers of more than £30m for Gylfi Sigurdsson from the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window.Feb 2, 16:17
Roman Zozulya loan spell cut short after "Nazi" accusations by Rayo Vallecano fans
Ukraine striker Roman Zozulya returns to Real Betis hours into his loan spell with Rayo Vallecano after fans of his new club accused him of being a Nazi.Feb 1, 19:55
Premier League clubs criticised over disability access
The Equality and Human Rights Commission criticises the Premier League on the subject of disability access at clubs' grounds.Feb 1, 19:42
Team News: Morgan Schneiderlin to make first Everton start at Stoke City
Morgan Schneiderlin is set to make his first start for Everton in Wednesday night's Premier League clash at Stoke City.Feb 1, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fwayne-rooney_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Team News: Wayne Rooney returns to Manchester United bench against Hull City
Wayne Rooney drops to the Manchester United bench as the Red Devils take on Hull City at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.Feb 1, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Team News: Jose Fonte makes West Ham United debut against Manchester City
Jose Fonte makes his debut for West Ham United in Wednesday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the London Stadium.Feb 1, 18:56
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