Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow to miss India one-day internationals
Jonny Bairstow will miss England's one-day series against India next month after dropping out of the squad on compassionate grounds.
Dec 28, 12:50
 Frank Lampard
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park, with both teams having recorded consecutive wins so far during the festive period.
Dec 28, 12:25
 Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia closing in on victory over Sri Lanka
Australia require just six more wickets to secure victory after reducing to Sri Lanka to 43-4 at lunch on the third day of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
Dec 28, 02:05
 Salomon Kalou for Lille
Salomon Kalou uncertain on Lille future
Salomon Kalou admits that he does not know whether he will remain at Lille after January, with QPR reportedly leading the chase to bring him back to the Premier League.
Dec 28, 01:43
 Fener's Raul Meireles celebrates his goal against Borussia Moenchengladbach on October 4, 2012
Raul Meireles suspension reduced to four games
Raul Meireles is ruled not to have spat at the referee during Fenerbahce's match with Galatasaray and thus has his ban reduced from 11 games to four.
Dec 28, 01:32
 CIty midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates the third goal in the 3-1 win over Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Yaya, Kolo Toure included in Ivory Coast squad for Africa Cup of Nations
Manchester City pair Yaya and Kolo Toure are among six Premier League players named in the Ivory Coast squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations.
Dec 28, 01:20
 Mick McCarthy smiles before ipswich take on Birmingham
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Ipswich Town
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Wolves and Ipswich as Mick McCarthy visits his former club for the first time since being given the Molineux boot.
Dec 28, 01:02
 Rhys Williams
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Blackpool at the Riverside Stadium.
Dec 28, 00:40
 Robert Lewandowski celebrates putting Borussia Dortmund 1-0 up against Greuther Furth on November 17, 2012
Report: Robert Lewandowski nears Manchester United move
Man United are close to agreeing a deal to bring Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski to Old Trafford in an £18m transfer next summer, according to reports.
Dec 28, 00:08
 Theo Walcott
Report: Theo Walcott will not be sold in January
Arsenal will not sell Theo Walcott in January, despite his current contract with the club due to expire next summer, according to reports.
Dec 27, 23:52
 Michael van Gerwen celebrates on November 17, 2012
Michael van Gerwen: 'Injuries are affecting me'
World Championship hopeful Michael van Gerwen admits that his foot injuries are causing him pain during his Alexandra Palace matches.
Dec 27, 23:40
 Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby, Andre Santos nearing return to training
Arsenal pair Abou Diaby and Andre Santos are nearing their returns from injury and will take part in training next week, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger reveals.
Dec 27, 23:25
 Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis books quarter-final meeting with Michael van Gerwen
Adrian Lewis sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Michael Van Gerwen at the World Darts Championship, while Simon Whitlock and James Wade also progress at Alexandra Palace.
Dec 27, 23:05
 Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder agent cools Tottenham Hotspur link
Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder is not on the brink of joining Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Dutchman's agent.
Dec 27, 22:43
 Alex McLeish
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace as Alex McLeish begins managerial life at the City Ground.
Dec 27, 22:25
 Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Match Analysis: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses the Boxing Day clash between Chelsea and Norwich at Carrow Road, where the visitors recorded their third straight Premier League win.
Dec 26, 17:48
 Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from Carrow Road, where Premier League surprise package Norwich host title hopefuls Chelsea.
Dec 26, 14:10
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi tops Guardian "Best 100 Footballers in the World" list
Lionel Messi pips Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot a list of the world's 100 best footballers, compiled by The Guardian.
Dec 24, 23:00
 Daniel Alves
Daniel Alves has no Barcelona exit plans
Daniel Alves insists he is happy at Barcelona despite reports linking him with a move away from the La Liga giants.
Dec 24, 22:48
 Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Preview:Stoke City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews the Britannia Stadium clash between Stoke City and Liverpool, who are separated by just goal difference in the Premier League table.
Dec 24, 22:30
 Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Aston Villa and Spurs, where the hosts will be looking to bounce back from their hammering by Chelsea.
Dec 24, 21:55
 Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012
Michael Clarke doubtful for Boxing Day Test
Australia captain Michael Clarke is likely to miss the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury.
Dec 24, 21:26
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez guarded on Chelsea's title chances
Rafael Benitez remains coy on Chelsea's title chances but hints that a consistent run of form over Christmas could put them in contention.
Dec 24, 21:06
 Vincent Kompany
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between defending champions Manchester City and Martin O'Neill's improving Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 24, 20:50
 Carlton Cole celebrates scoring the first for The Hammers on December 22, 2012
West Ham United appeal Carlton Cole dismissal
West Ham decide to appeal against Carlton Cole's sending off in the 2-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.
Dec 24, 20:16
 Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Spurs and Stoke, which ended in a goalless stalemate at White Hart Lane.
Dec 22, 17:50
 Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from White Hart Lane as Spurs host Stoke City in the first of their five festive fixtures.
Dec 22, 14:08
 Fratton Park
Portsmouth court case adjourned until January 2013
The court case to decide the future of Portsmouth and the sale of Fratton Park is delayed until after the New Year.
Dec 14, 14:51
 Yaya Toure is congratulated by Samir Nasri after scoring his team's first goal on December 9, 2012
Yaya Toure poised to play in Africa Cup of Nations
Roberto Mancini expects Yaya Toure to play in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast, meaning that the midfielder will miss five weeks of Manchester City's season.
Dec 14, 14:37
 Vincent Kompany is substituted for Kolo Toure after picking up an injury on December 9, 2012
Vincent Kompany 'major doubt' for Newcastle United trip
Vincent Kompany is almost certain to miss Manchester City's trip to Newcastle United due to a hamstring concern.
Dec 14, 14:18
 Glen Johnson
Jan Molby: 'Glen Johnson best full-back in the Premier League'
Glen Johnson is the best full-back in the Premier League, according to former Liverpool great Jan Molby.
Dec 14, 13:58
 Kevin Mirallas
Everton's Kevin Mirallas and Tony Hibbert out for a "few weeks"
Kevin Mirallas and Tony Hibbert are poised to miss Everton's Christmas fixtures after being sidelined for several weeks with injury.
Dec 14, 13:36
 Pep Guardiola
Rafael Benitez happy to make way for Pep Guardiola at Chelsea
Rafael Benitez would be happy for Pep Guardiola to succeed him as Chelsea boss in the summer if he wins trophies with the Blues this season.
Dec 14, 13:21
 Joe Root
Joe Root: 'Patience was important'
Joe Root claims that patience is key to building an innings in Nagpur after his 229-ball half-century helped England take control of the final Test against India.
Dec 14, 13:08
 Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa close to Manchester United training return
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Shinji Kagawa will return to Manchester United training next week as he continues to recover from the knee injury that has kept him sidelined for two months.
Dec 14, 12:42
 Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic returns to Manchester United squad
Nemanja Vidic is included in the Manchester United squad for the first time since September for the visit of Sunderland, Sir Alex Ferguson reveals.
Dec 14, 12:32
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Vincent Kompany: 'Fans are not animals'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany does not want to see netting introduced at English stadiums as a way of protecting the players from violent fans.
Dec 14, 12:20
 Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-4 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the League Cup quarter-final between Norwich and Aston Villa, where Paul Lambert visits Carrow Road for the first time since departing as Canaries boss.
Dec 11, 18:55
 Steve Sidwell celebrates scoring Fulham's opener on December 10, 2012
Steve Sidwell emphasises "massive" Fulham win
Steve Sidwell describes Fulham's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, a result which ended their seven-match winless streak, as a "massive" win.
Dec 10, 23:02
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Patrice Evra praises Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie
Patrice Evra praises Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for their recent goalscoring exploits which have seen Man United move six points clear of rivals City in the Premier League.
Dec 10, 22:50
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