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Simone Biles wins 2016 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award
American gymnast Simone Biles wins the 2016 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award for her achievements at the 2016 Rio Olympics.Dec 18, 20:58
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Report: Everton to use Ross Barkley sale funds to buy Manchester United duo
Everton will reportedly let Ross Barkley leave the club in order to fund a bid for Manchester United duo Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin.Dec 18, 20:39
/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: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on Manchester City radar
Manchester City are reportedly planning a £25m January bid for Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.Dec 18, 20:19
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Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri named BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year
Leicester City's Premier League title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri is named Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality awards.Dec 18, 20:03
Toby Alderweireld suffers "small" back problem
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino confirms that defender Toby Alderweireld has suffered another injury setback in the form of a minor back problem.Dec 18, 19:41
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Arsene Wenger: 'Both Manchester City goals against Arsenal were offside'
Arsene Wenger believes that both of Manchester City's goals in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday were offside.Dec 18, 19:24
Report: Leicester City interested in Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is a transfer target for Leicester City, while Kasper Schmeichel could be going in the opposite direction, according to reports.Dec 18, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho praises Manchester United fans for Marouane Fellaini support
Jose Mourinho praises the support of the Manchester United fans at West Bromwich Albion, reserving a special thanks for the reception afforded to Marouane Fellaini.Dec 18, 15:46
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Team News: Mousa Dembele fit to start for Tottenham Hotspur against Burnley
Mousa Dembele starts for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Burnley at White Hart Lane.Dec 18, 15:16
Team News: Two changes for Manchester City against Arsenal
Manchester City make two changes ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 18, 15:10
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Jose Mourinho: 'I told Manchester United players to throw shirts into crowd'
Jose Mourinho says that he told his Manchester United players to throw their shirts into the crowd following their win at West Bromwich Albion, because "it's Christmas".Dec 18, 14:48
Rob Holding 'to be loaned out by Arsenal'
Arsenal defender Rob Holding is being sent out on loan in January with a number of Championship clubs interested in his services, according to reports.Dec 18, 14:36
Nemanja Matic: 'Chelsea not Premier League title favourites'
Nemanja Matic does not believe that Chelsea are Premier League title favourites despite Saturday's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace securing an 11th consecutive league win.Dec 18, 14:18
Roberto Firmino: 'Being skinny no barrier to matching defenders'
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino insists that it does not matter if he is "skinny" as his mental strength can match the Premier League's biggest defenders.Dec 18, 14:03
Daniel Amartey: 'Kasper Schmeichel speech helped Leicester City draw at Stoke City'
A half-time speech from Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel led to the Foxes' 2-2 draw at Stoke City, according to midfielder Daniel Amartey.Dec 18, 13:45
Gary Rowett "disappointed" by Birmingham City exit
Former Birmingham manager Gary Rowett says that he is 'disappointed' by his exit from St Andrews, after leaving the club on Wednesday.Dec 18, 13:32
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland undergoes second round of surgery
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland confirms that he has had a second round of surgery on his right ankle and will embark on more rehabilitation.Dec 18, 13:16
Sunderland off bottom of Premier League as Watford lose at Stadium of Light
Sunderland climb to 18th place in the Premier League table and sit just one point outside the bottom three thanks to their 1-0 win over Watford at the Stadium of Light.Dec 17, 17:03
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-0 Watford - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Sunderland's 1-0 Premier League win over Watford at the Stadium of Light.Dec 17, 13:59
Report: Mesut Ozil wants Arsenal to sign Germany teammate Julian Draxler
Mesut Ozil wants Arsenal to sign Wolfsburg winger and Germany teammate Julian Draxler, according to reports.Dec 17, 12:46
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Kevin De Bruyne: 'Pep Guardiola will not alter playing style'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will not be changing his playing style despite recent criticism, according to midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.Dec 17, 12:28
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Debutant Liam Dawson hits half-century to help England to 477 in India
England debutant Liam Dawson strikes an unbeaten 66 against India to keep the tourists in a good position on day two of the fifth Test in Chennai.Dec 17, 12:14
Australia eight wickets away from Test win over Pakistan
Australia remain favourites to claim victory against Pakistan on day three of the first Test in Brisbane, despite some stern batting resistance from the tourists.Dec 17, 11:59
Team News: Two changes apiece for Crystal Palace, Chelsea
Crystal Palace and Chelsea make two changes apiece ahead of their Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park on Saturday.Dec 17, 11:43
Gianni Infantino: Video replay results "extremely positive"
FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes that video replays at the Club World Cup have produced "extremely positive results", despite a mixed reception.Dec 17, 11:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Report: West Ham United want Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on loan
West Ham United are in talks with Chelsea about signing striker Michy Batshuayi on loan in January, according to reports.Dec 17, 11:03
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Christian Eriksen needs to dominate games more'
Christian Eriksen must learn to dominate games more in order to become a top player, according to Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino.Dec 17, 10:45
Report: Real Madrid eyeing up Sokratis Papastathopoulos as Pepe replacement
Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as a replacement for Pepe, whose future at the Bernabeu is in doubt.Dec 17, 10:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho goes down injured during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Sunderland on November 26, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp unsure on Philippe Coutinho injury return
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that Philippe Coutinho is recovering well from an ankle injury, but refuses to give an estimated return date.Dec 17, 10:16
Report: Stoke City to re-sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic
Stoke City are weighing up a move to re-sign Asmir Begovic from Chelsea after being put off Derby County's asking price for Lee Grant, according to reports.Dec 17, 09:54
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Eric Dier, Dele Alli not leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that England midfielders Eric Dier and Dele Alli are not for sale at any price.Dec 17, 09:32
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Jose Mourinho: 'Eric Bailly does not need knee surgery'
Jose Mourinho says that Eric Bailly will not need surgery for his latest knee injury and hopes to have him back for Manchester United's final two home matches of 2016.Dec 17, 09:17
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Mark Noble seals win for West Ham United as Burnley continue to struggle on road
Mark Noble's first-half strike helps West Ham United claim a 1-0 win over Burnley at the London Stadium to give their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost.Dec 14, 21:40
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Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live match commentary of West Ham United's 1-0 Premier League win over Burnley at the London Stadium.Dec 14, 18:44
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City fought well at Bournemouth'
Leicester City are "alive" and put up a good fight against Bournemouth despite falling to a 1-0 defeat, Foxes manager Claudio Ranieri has claims.Dec 13, 22:45
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Ronald Koeman: 'Everton showed personality against Arsenal'
Everton did well to recover from a poor start against Arsenal and claim a 2-1 win, according to Toffees boss Ronald Koeman.Dec 13, 22:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal unlucky to lose at Everton'
Arsenal put up a fight against Everton and were unlucky to lose, according to Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.Dec 13, 22:01
Chelsea attacker Lucas Piazon hints at Fulham stay
Lucas Piazon hints at wanting to make his loan move away from Chelsea at Fulham permanent come the end of the season.Dec 13, 21:39
Floodlight failure halts Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen, Motherwell
Floodlight failure at Pittodrie forces the abandonment of the Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Motherwell on Tuesday night.Dec 13, 21:12
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Castleford Tigers to sue Denny Solomona for breach of contract
Castleford Tigers confirm their intent to sue Denny Solomona for breach of contract after he left the Super League club to join rugby union side Sale Sharks.Dec 13, 20:46
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