Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 4-0 win at Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Jan 12, 18:25
Kenwyne Jones attempt on goal is saved by Petr Cech on January 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Chelsea's thumping 4-0 win at Stoke in the Premier League.
Jan 12, 13:59
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Portsmouth, Notts County postponed
This afternoon's League One match between Portsmouth and Notts County is called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Fratton Park.
Jan 12, 13:32
Loic Remy
Loic Remy turns down Queens Park Rangers talks
QPR boss Harry Redknapp reveals that Marseille striker Loic Remy turned down the chance to hold talks over a January move.
Jan 12, 13:23
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals Manchester contact
Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claims that he has had contact with both Manchester clubs over a summer move.
Jan 12, 13:08
Jay Rodriguez
Jay Rodriguez: 'Aston Villa there for the taking'
Southampton forward Jay Rodgriguez believes that Aston Villa "are there for the taking" ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter between the two sides.
Jan 12, 01:56
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert happy with pressure
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert claims that he is happy with the pressure at the wrong end of the Premier League table this season.
Jan 12, 01:38
Colin Fleming
Colin Fleming wins doubles title in Auckland
Britain's Colin Fleming wins the men's doubles with partner Bruno Soares at the ATP Auckland event.
Jan 12, 01:24
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder agent dismisses Galatasaray claims
Wesley Sneijder's agent rubbishes claims from Galatasaray that the Inter Milan midfielder is close to joining the Turkish club.
Jan 12, 01:11
James Tomkins
Newcastle United open James Tomkins talks?
Newcastle United are understood to have opened talks with West Ham defender James Tomkins over a possible January move.
Jan 12, 00:51
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Arsene Wenger 'pained' by Robin van Persie departure
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that it is "painful" to see Manchester United do so well with Robin van Persie.
Jan 12, 00:30
Tom Ince scores for Blackpool
Swansea City make Thomas Ince bid?
Swansea reportedly make a £7m for Blackpool winger and Liverpool target Thomas Ince.
Jan 12, 00:16
Everton players congratulate Leighton Baines after his equaliser against Newcastle on January 2, 2013
Leighton Baines expected to shake off ankle knock
Everton boss David Moyes expects Leighton Baines to shake off an ankle knock in time for Saturday's Premier League match with Swansea at Goodison Park.
Jan 12, 00:05
Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger playing against Chelsea on December 30, 2012
Thomas Hitzlsperger extends Everton stay
Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger extends his stay with the club until the end of the season.
Jan 11, 23:50
Kyle Walker and James McCarthy
Kyle Walker eyes Tottenham Hotspur consistency
Kyle Walker insists that Tottenham will maintain their form until the end of the season to qualify for the Champions League.
Jan 11, 23:36
Paris Saint Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti watches his team on December 8, 2012
Carlo Ancelotti unhappy with Paris Saint-Germain draw
PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti admits that he is unhappy with Friday's goalless draw with Ajaccio, despite seeing his side go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Jan 11, 23:24
New Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Dean Saunders celebrates his teams equaliser against Blackburn Rovers on January 11, 2013
Dean Saunders "really pleased" with Wolverhampton Wanderers draw
New Wolves boss Dean Saunders is "really pleased" with Friday's 1-1 draw with Blackburn in his first game in charge of the club.
Jan 11, 23:09
Simon Mignolet
Martin O'Neill praises "fantastic" Simon Mignolet
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill heaps praise on "fantastic" goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Jan 11, 21:58
Lucas Moura makes his debut for PSG at the Parc des Princes stadium on 11 January, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain held by Ajaccio
Paris Saint-Germain return to the top of the Ligue 1 table, despite a goalless draw at home to strugglers Ajaccio.
Jan 11, 21:55
Jordan Rhodes scores from a penalty for Blackburn Rovers in their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 11 January, 2013
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers share spoils
Dean Saunders sees Wolverhampton Wanderers draw 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers at Molineux in his first game in charge of the club.
Jan 11, 21:42
Birmingham's Nikola Zigic celebrates his goal against Palace on December 15, 2012
Agent: 'Nikola Zigic not leaving Birmingham City'
The agent of Nikola Zigic insists that the Birmingham City striker will not be joining Villarreal in January.
Jan 11, 21:10
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Gloucester through to Challenge Cup quarter-finals
Gloucester book their place in the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 31-26 win over Bordeaux Begles in France.
Jan 11, 21:02
Jordan Rhodes scores from a penalty for Blackburn Rovers in their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 11 January, 2013
Half-Time Report: Blackburn Rovers lead at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jordan Rhodes's penalty gives Blackburn a half-time lead over Wolves in this evening's Championship meeting at Molineux.
Jan 11, 20:36
Dedryck Boyata
Championship pair eye Dedryck Boyata?
Bolton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering loan moves for Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata.
Jan 11, 20:16
Generic image of a locker room
St Helens legend Dave Chisnall loses battle with cancer
St Helens legend Dave Chisnall passes away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer.
Jan 11, 20:01
Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier in 2011
Saint-Etienne earn Toulouse draw
Debutant Yohan Mollo earns Saint-Etienne a 2-2 draw against Toulouse in tonight's Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Jan 11, 19:52
Stephen Kelly
Reading confirm Stephen Kelly arrival
Reading confirm the arrival of defender Stephen Kelly from Fulham on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 11, 19:26
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton at Selhurst Park on December 8, 2012
Michael Appleton "excited" by Blackburn Rovers opportunity
New Blackburn Rovers manager Michael Appleton reveals that he is excited to be taking over at the Championship club.
Jan 11, 19:12
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson during the match against Rochdale on December 29, 2012
Phil Parkinson turns down Blackpool talks
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson reportedly turns down the chance to hold talks with Blackpool.
Jan 11, 18:57
Jason Tovey playing for Wales in the IRB Junior World Championship on 22 June, 2008
Cardiff Blues player misses match as dog eats passport
Jason Tovey is forced to miss Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup trip to Toulon this weekend because his dog ate his passport.
Jan 11, 18:41
Brighton boss Gus Poyet watches on during the third round tie with Newcastle on January 5, 2013
Brighton & Hove Albion agree Leonardo Ulloa fee
Brighton & Hove Albion agree a fee for Almeria striker Leonardo Ulloa.
Jan 11, 18:30
Wellington Paulista of Cruzeiro runs with the ball in a match against Colo Colo of Chile on 15 January, 2010
West Ham United complete Wellington Paulista deal
West Ham complete the loan signing of Brazilian striker Wellington Paulista from Cruzeiro.
Jan 11, 18:20
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton on the touchline against Wolves on December 21, 2012
Blackburn Rovers confirm Michael Appleton appointment
Blackburn Rovers confirm Michael Appleton as the club's new manager.
Jan 11, 18:04
Steve Sidwell, David Silva
David Silva reveals points target
David Silva claims that Manchester City are aiming to be level on points with league leaders Manchester United by the end of next month.
Jan 11, 01:56
Fabio Cannavaro of Italy presents the World Cup trophy prior to Netherlands v Spain final 11 July, 2010
Fabio Cannavaro bemoans Italian defending
Italian World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro believes that defending in Serie A has suffered a slump in recent years.
Jan 11, 01:44
Anzhi Makhachkala's Georgi Gabulov and Liverpool's Oussama Assaidi on October 25
Ajax, Galatasaray keen on Oussama Assaidi?
Ajax and Galatasaray are understood to be interested in loan moves for Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi.
Jan 11, 01:22
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur hold Alvaro Negredo talks?
Tottenham reportedly hold talks with Sevilla over a £15m move for striker Alvaro Negredo.
Jan 11, 01:08
Tony Mowbray
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews Saturday's clash between Championship promotion rivals Middlesbrough and Watford at the Riverside Stadium.
Jan 11, 00:51
Andy Murray
Andy Murray draws Robin Haase in Australian Open
Andy Murray is drawn against Dutch world number 50 Robin Haase in round one of the Australian Open.
Jan 11, 00:22
Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka begins Australian Open defence against Monica Niculescu
Victoria Azarenka starts the defence of her Australian Open title against Romanian world number 58 Monica Niculescu.
Jan 11, 00:08
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