Gilles Simon celebrates after defeating Sam Querrey during their third round match of the French Open on May 31, 2013
Live Commentary: Aegon International final: Gilles Simon vs. Feliciano Lopez - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Feliciano Lopez's three-set victory over Gilles Simon in the final of the Aegon International.
Jun 22, 13:59
Jamie Hampton celebrates after defeating Petra Kvitova during their third round match of the French Open on June 1, 2013
Live Commentary: Aegon International final: Elena Vesnina vs. Jamie Hampton - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Elena Vesnina's victory over Jamie Hampton in the Aegon International final at Eastbourne.
Jun 22, 12:00
British and Irish Lions' Jamie Heaslip holds off a tackle from Australia's Kane Douglas on June 22, 2013
British & Irish Lions edge past Australia
The British & Irish Lions win the first Test of their tour of Australia with a 23-21 victory in Brisbane.
Jun 22, 11:59
Shinji Kagawa in training with Japan.
Japan's Shinji Kagawa eager to attack Mexico
Shinji Kagawa insists that Japan are eager to end their Confederations Cup campaign on a winning note when they face Mexico on Saturday night.
Jun 22, 11:21
James Chester on March 20, 2012
James Chester nearing Hull City extension?
Hull City defender James Chester is reportedly nearing a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.
Jun 22, 11:03
Celtic's Kris Commons celebrates his winning penalty on December 5, 2012
Kris Commons: 'Neil Lennon wants more success'
Celtic winger Kris Commons reveals that manager Neil Lennon will want the team to go one better this season after winning the double last campaign.
Jun 22, 10:52
Anfield
Luis Alberto delighted with Liverpool move
Luis Alberto claims that he is the "happiest man on earth" following his move to Liverpool from Sevilla.
Jun 22, 10:32
St James Park
Rob Lee: 'Newcastle United are a laughing stock'
Former Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee believes that the club has become a "laughing stock" following Joe Kinnear's return.
Jun 22, 10:21
Anfield
Liverpool complete Luis Alberto signing
Liverpool complete the signing of Sevilla forward Luis Alberto.
Jun 22, 10:06
Malaga's Isco Alarcon celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Porto on March 13, 2013
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Isco, Bacary Sagna, Hulk
Sports Mole looks at the latest transfer gossip from Wednesday evening.
Jun 19, 18:00
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich before the Premier League match against Liverpool on April 13, 2013
Reading owner eyes Championship title
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich reveals that the club's main ambition for next season is to top the Championship table.
Jun 19, 17:25
Great Britain's Laura Robson after losing to Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki during the AEGON International on June 19, 2013
Laura Robson out of Eastbourne
Laura Robson loses 6-4 6-4 to Caroline Wozniacki in the second round of the Aegon International at Eastbourne.
Jun 19, 17:14
South Africa's AB de Villiers during the ICC Champions Trophy match against England on June 19, 2013
AB de Villiers: 'South Africa not good enough'
South Africa captain AB de Villiers admits that his side did not perform well enough in their defeat to England in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Jun 19, 17:02
England captain Alastair Cook celebrates after a run out during the ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa on June 19, 2013
Alastair Cook hails "outstanding" England
England captain Alastair Cook praises his players for their "outstanding" victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 19, 16:47
Serena Williams returns the ball to Dominika Cibulkova during their match at the Rome Masters on May 16, 2013
Serena Williams apologises for rape comments
Serena Williams issues an apology for her alleged comments concerning the rape of a 16-year-old girl in the USA.
Jun 19, 16:33
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Tottenham Hotspur given tough start'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that a trip to Crystal Palace represents a "tough start" to the new season for his side.
Jun 19, 16:14
Jonathan Trott celebrates hitting the winning runs during the ICC Champions Trophy semi final against South Africa on June 19, 2013
England ease into ICC Champions Trophy final
England ease into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win against South Africa at The Oval.
Jun 19, 16:01
Tynecastle
Hearts docked 15 points for next season
Hearts are docked 15 points for next season by the Scottish Premier League after going into administration.
Jun 19, 15:20
Andy Murray celebrates after beating opponent Benjamin Becker during their quarter final match at Queens on June 14, 2013
Pat Cash: 'Andy Murray needs luck to win Wimbledon'
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash believes that Andy Murray needs luck to win this year's tournament.
Jun 19, 15:14
Nicklas Bendtner
Eintracht Frankfurt "in serious negotiations" with Nicklas Bendtner
Eintracht Frankfurt director Heribert Buchhagen claims that the club are in "serious negotiations" to sign Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.
Jun 19, 15:00
Great Britain's Elena Baltacha in action against Russia's Maria Kirilenko during the AEGON International on June 19, 2013
Elena Baltacha beaten at Eastbourne
Elena Baltacha is knocked out in the second round of the Aegon Classic at Eastbourne by world number 10 Maria Kirilenko.
Jun 19, 14:46
Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova during her fourth round match against Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Svetlana Kuznetsova withdraws from Wimbledon
Svetlana Kuznetsova withdraws from Wimbledon due to an abdominal injury.
Jun 19, 14:32
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013
Alan Pardew: 'I'm staying at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew confirms that he will be staying at the club following the arrival of Joe Kinnear.
Jun 19, 14:19
Malaga's Isco Alarcon celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Porto on March 13, 2013
Malaga stand firm over Isco
Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat reveals that the club are not willing to sell Isco for anything below £30m.
Jun 19, 14:08
Tynecastle
Hearts put into administration
Scottish Premier League club Hearts are officially put into administration.
Jun 19, 12:48
Massimo Ambrosini
Agent: 'Massimo Ambrosini nearing Fiorentina move'
The agent of Massimo Ambrosini reveals that the former AC Milan midfielder is close to joining Fiorentina.
Jun 19, 12:47
Watford's Matej Vydra scores against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Sunderland make Matej Vydra approach
Sunderland make an approach to sign Udinese striker Matej Vydra on loan this summer.
Jun 19, 12:36
Stockport County's Danny Whitehead during the match against Wrexham on October 10, 2012
West Ham United expected to land Danny Whitehead
West Ham United are reportedly nearing a move for Stockport County youngster Danny Whitehead.
Jun 19, 12:21
Danny Simpson
Danny Simpson nears Queens Park Rangers switch?
Danny Simpson is reported to be nearing a move to Queens Park Rangers.
Jun 19, 12:07
Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta in action on September 20, 2012
Fernando Amorebieta excited by Fulham challenge
Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta reveals that he has "great enthusiasm" for the upcoming Premier League season following his recent move from Athletic Bilbao.
Jun 19, 11:53
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Crystal Palace to "probably" ask for Wilfried Zaha return
Crystal Palace chief executive Phil Alexander reveals that the club are likely to ask Manchester United to loan them back Wilfried Zaha.
Jun 19, 11:36
Selhurst Park
Phil Alexander "delighted" by Crystal Palace opener
Crystal Palace chief executive Phil Alexander reveals that he is "delighted" with the club's opening fixture for the new Premier League campaign.
Jun 19, 11:22
QPR boss Harry Redknapp before kick-off against Fulham on April 1, 2013
Queens Park Rangers' Harry Redknapp: "It's a tough start"
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes that his side has a "tough start" to their Championship campaign following Wednesday's fixtures announcement.
Jun 19, 11:07
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring the equaliser in the match against Ireland on May 29, 2013
Frank Lampard hopes for England involvement
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard reveals that he wants to continue his involvement with the England national team next season.
Jun 19, 10:56
Atletico Mineiro's Bernard in action on February 26, 2013
Agent: 'Tottenham Hotspur only contenders for Bernard'
Bernard's agent claims that Tottenham Hotspur are the "only contenders" to sign the Atletico Mineiro midfielder this summer.
Jun 19, 10:41
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal seeded fifth at Wimbledon
The All England club announces the seeds for this year's Wimbledon Championships.
Jun 19, 10:32
Franco Baldini
Franco Baldini appointed Tottenham Hotspur technical director
Tottenham Hotspur appoint Franco Baldini as their new technical director.
Jun 19, 10:06
Andy Carroll for West Ham
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Andy Carroll, Kevin De Bruyne, Paulinho
Sports Mole takes a look at the latest transfer gossip doing the rounds on Tuesday evening.
Jun 18, 18:00
Spain celebrate winning the u21 Euro Champs on June 18, 2013
Spain crowned Under-21 European Championship winners
Spain are crowned Under-21 European Championship winners for a second consecutive time thanks to a comfortable 4-2 win over Italy in Israel.
Jun 18, 17:54
Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters on May 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal concerned by lack of grass practice
Rafael Nadal admits that he has not practised enough on grass ahead of the Wimbledon Championships.
Jun 18, 17:34
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