NZ bowler Doug Bracewell celebrates a wicket on January 11, 2013
Doug Bracewell handed New Zealand recall
Doug Bracewell is provisionally included in the New Zealand squad for the final Test against England after missing the first two matches with a foot injury.
Mar 18, 23:33
England's Nick Compton practises in India on November 10, 2012
Nick Compton: 'I'm not established yet'
Nick Compton claims that he is not established in the England side, even after scoring back-to-back centuries against New Zealand.
Mar 18, 23:15
Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann scores his side's second goal in their Premier League match with QPR on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's crucial 3-2 victory over QPR in their Premier League basement battle at Villa Park.
Mar 16, 17:46
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa moved clear of the bottom three and damaged QPR's survival hopes with a 3-2 win over the Hoops at Villa Park, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 16, 14:10
Paolo Di Canio
Report: Paolo Di Canio holds Reading talks
Former Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio reportedly holds discussions with Reading over replacing Brian McDermott at the Madjeski Stadium.
Mar 12, 02:03
Juve loanee striker Nicklas Bendtner celebrates following a goal by Sebastian Giovinco on December 1, 2012
Report: Hamburger SV to revive Nicklas Bendtner interest
Nicklas Bendtner looks likely to finally leave Arsenal on a permanent basis, with German club Hamburg reportedly preparing a summer offer.
Mar 12, 01:55
Raul Albiol
Report: Arsenal consider Raul Albiol approach
Arsenal are planning to add defensive reinforcements in the summer and Arsene Wenger has targeted out-of-favour Real Madrid centre-back Raul Albiol, according to reports.
Mar 12, 01:35
Real's Luka Modric lies on the turf in a game against Real Betis on November 24, 2012
Luka Modric wants Manchester United switch?
Luka Modric is reportedly ready to leave Spain just six months into his Real Madrid career, if Manchester United launch a summer bid.
Mar 12, 01:18
Hull boss Steve Bruce watches on against Huddersfield on December 15, 2012
Steve Bruce hails battling qualities
Hull manager Steve Bruce credits his team for their character and determination after they survive the weather to overcome Burnley at Turf Moor.
Mar 12, 00:59
Burnley manager Sean Dyche on the touchline during the match against Blackburn Rovers on December 2, 2012
Sean Dyche admits confidence struggle
Burnley boss Sean Dyche admits that his side are suffering from a lack of confidence after defeat to Hull made it five winless home games for the Clarets.
Mar 12, 00:50
England's coach Stuart Lancaster during the match against South Africa on November 24, 2012
Stuart Lancaster: 'Occasion won't faze us'
Stuart Lancaster insists that inexperience will not be a damaging factor when England face Wales in their Six Nations decider in Cardiff.
Mar 12, 00:27
England's Owen Farrell kicks a penalty against France on February 23, 2013
Owen Farrell fit for Wales decider
Fly-half Owen Farrell is likely to return for England's Six Nations decider against Wales after recovering from a thigh strain.
Mar 12, 00:09
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere, Bacary Sagna out of Bayern Munich tie
Midfielder Jack Wilshere and right-back Bacary Sagna are almost certain to miss Arsenal's Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich.
Mar 11, 23:48
Obafemi Martins in December 2011
Obafemi Martins quits Levante to join Seattle Sounders
Former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins terminates his contract with Levante and is poised to sign for MLS outfit Seattle Sounders this week.
Mar 11, 23:29
Phil Neville
Phil Neville promises Everton response
Phil Neville insists that Everton will respond positively from their surprise FA Cup exit to Wigan and have not given up hopes of European qualification.
Mar 11, 23:16
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Ablion 2-1 Swansea City
Sports Mole analyses West Brom's 2-1 victory over Swansea at The Hawthorns, which saw the Baggies climb above their opponents in the table.
Mar 9, 17:47
West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Read how a little help from the referee and his officials helped West Brom edge out mid-table rivals Swansea at The Hawthorns, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 9, 14:08
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013
Gareth Bale present at Old Trafford
Tottenham sensation Gareth Bale, a reported Real Madrid transfer target, attends the Spanish side's Champions League win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Mar 5, 22:31
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Jose Mourinho: "The best team lost"
Jose Mourinho admits that the "best team lost" as his Real Madrid outfit knocked 10-man Manchester United out of the Champions League at Old Trafford.
Mar 5, 22:18
Dortmund's Mario Gotze scores a goal against Werder Bremen on January 19, 2013
Borussia Dortmund cruise into Champions League last eight
A comfortable 5-2 aggregate victory over Shakhtar Donetsk sees Borussia Dortmund progress to the Champions League last eight for the first time in 15 years.
Mar 5, 21:40
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo knocks out 10-man Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the decisive goal as Real Madrid progress to the Champions League last eight at the expense of his former club Manchester United.
Mar 5, 21:38
Dortmund's Mario Gotze scores a goal against Werder Bremen on January 19, 2013
Half-Time Report: Borussia Dortmund on course for last eight
Goals from Mario Gotze and Felipe Santana give Borussia Dortmund a 4-2 aggregate lead over Shakhtar Donetsk after the first half of their Champions League last-16 second-leg tie.
Mar 5, 20:43
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Real Madrid's Mesut Ozil battle for the ball on March 5, 2013
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid fail to make breakthrough
Manchester United are on course to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals after entering the break at Old Trafford goalless with Real Madrid.
Mar 5, 20:32
Kaka
Kaka recalled by Brazil, Ronaldinho axed
Luiz Felipe Scolari restores Real Madrid's Kaka to the Brazil squad but drops Ronaldinho for the upcoming friendlies against Russia and Italy.
Mar 5, 19:47
Dundee United's Jon Daly celebrates scoring a penalty against rivals Dundee on December 9, 2012
Rangers request Jon Daly talks
Rangers write to Dundee United to try to arrange a summer move for captain Jon Daly, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Mar 5, 02:02
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is best ever'
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Pele and Diego Maradona, and "probably the best ever".
Mar 5, 01:50
Dutch international Bruno Martins Indi on February 29, 2012
Report: Tottenham Hotspur watch defender Bruno Martins Indi
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas wants to bring in versatile Feyenoord defender Bruno Martins Indi next season, according to reports.
Mar 5, 01:35
Sebastien Corchia playing for Sochaux on October 30, 2011
Report: Tottenham Hotspur join Sebastien Corchia chase
Tottenham join a host of clubs, including PSG, AC Milan and Juventus, in the race for Sochaux right-back Sebastien Corchia, according to reports.
Mar 5, 01:17
Neymar
Neymar open to leaving Santos
Sought-after forward Neymar reveals that he would be open to a move away from Santos in the future, but insists that he is happy in Brazil for now.
Mar 5, 00:59
Celtic's Joe Ledley celebrates scoring his team's third against Dundee United on February 16, 2013
Joe Ledley: "Anything can happen"
Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley is still hopeful that the Bhoys can pull off a shock second-leg turnaround in their Champions League tie with Juventus.
Mar 5, 00:44
Cardiff City
Cardiff City have no plans to change crest
Cardiff release a statement assuring fans that Malaysian owner Vincent Tan does not plan to alter the Bluebird crest.
Mar 5, 00:26
England's Owen Farrell kicks a penalty against France on February 23, 2013
Owen Farrell out, Tom Croft in for England
A thigh injury rules key fly-half Owen Farrell out of England's Six Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham, but Tom Croft is fit to return to Stuart Lancaster's squad.
Mar 5, 00:02
New Zealand bowler Ian Butler celebrates after taking a wicket on May 8, 2010
Freak injury rules Doug Bracewell out of first Test
New Zealand bowler Doug Bracewell will miss the first Test against England in Dunedin after suffering a freak foot injury.
Mar 4, 23:47
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Sergio Aguero out of Barnsley FA Cup clash
Roberto Mancini reveals that Sergio Aguero will not be fit to return in Manchester City's FA Cup last-eight meeting with Barnsley on Saturday.
Mar 4, 23:27
City midfielder Jack Rodwell sits injured, during a game with Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Jack Rodwell faces "3-4 weeks out"
Roberto Mancini reveals that Jack Rodwell could miss up to four weeks of action with a hamstring injury picked up in the win over Aston Villa.
Mar 4, 23:13
Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge, where Demba Ba scored the only goal in a victory for the hosts.
Mar 2, 17:55
Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Read how Rafael Benitez's Chelsea moved back to third in the Premier League table with a win over West Brom, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 2, 14:08
Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Report: Andreas Weimann turns down Aston Villa contract
Austrian striker Andreas Weimann turns down an improved contract offer from Aston Villa, according to a report.
Feb 26, 02:02
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor targets Swansea City comeback this term
Neil Taylor is nearing a return from his broken ankle and hopes to feature for Swansea before the end of the season.
Feb 26, 01:48
Southampton's Luke Shaw on October 30, 2012
Report: Chelsea to return for Luke Shaw
Chelsea identify Southampton's Luke Shaw as the long-term successor to Ashley Cole and plan to bid £10m for the full-back in the summer.
Feb 26, 01:35
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