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Paul Lambert: "Fans were brilliant" in Liverpool defeat
Paul Lambert praises the "brilliant" Aston Villa fans despite the jeers which met the final whistle of their 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League.Jan 17, 18:12
Brendan Rodgers: 'It was a very complete performance'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that his side produced a "very complete" performance in winning 2-0 away at Aston Villa in the Premier League.Jan 17, 17:52
Nigel Pearson: Stoke City loss a "missed opportunity"
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson admits that the 1-0 home defeat to Stoke feels like a "missed opportunity" as the majority of their Premier League relegation rivals lose.Jan 17, 17:36
Team News: Southampton forced into changes for Newcastle United match
Teenage midfielder Harrison Reed starts for Southampton as injuries force Ronald Koeman into making several changes to his side for their trip to Newcastle United.Jan 17, 17:16
Steve Bruce: Rudy Gestede deal a "non-starter"
Hull manager Steve Bruce claims that they have abandoned their pursuit of Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede because there is a big difference in the clubs' valuations.Jan 16, 22:58
Dave King calls meeting to try to remove Rangers board
Dave King calls an emergency general meeting of Rangers shareholders where he hopes to remove the current regime and appoint himself and Paul Murray to the Ibrox board.Jan 16, 22:38
Saint-Etienne add Cameroonian midfielder Landry N'Guemo
Saint-Etienne sign Cameroonian midfielder Landry N'Guemo on a contract until the end of the season.Jan 16, 22:20
Eibar bounce back in 10-a-side draw with Cordoba
Eibar recover from conceding a first-minute goal to draw 1-1 with Cordoba in a bad-tempered La Liga match which saw both sides finish with 10 men.Jan 16, 21:37
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South Africa win rain-affected first ODI against West Indies
Fifties from AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla and David Miller fire South Africa to victory over the West Indies in their rain-affected first ODI at Durban.Jan 16, 21:15
Ajax gain Groningen retribution with victory
Ajax extend their unbeaten Eredivisie run to 14 matches by securing a 2-0 home victory over Groningen to move to within a point of PSV at the top of the table.Jan 16, 20:54
Snow ends Rangers, Hearts showdown at Ibrox
The Scottish Championship showdown between title rivals Rangers and Hearts is abandoned due to snow 25 minutes into the match at Ibrox.Jan 16, 20:21
Bacary Sagna 'to get Champions League chop' by Manchester City
Deputy right-back Bacary Sagna reportedly faces being cut from Manchester City's Champions League squad to accommodate new signing Wilfried Bony.Jan 16, 20:15
David Moyes: Real Sociedad "working hard" for January signings
David Moyes reveals that Real Sociedad are "working hard" to make improvements to their squad this month, but refuses to comment on reports linking them with Danny Ings.Jan 16, 19:52
Tottenham Hotspur head queue for Coventry City youngster James Maddison?
Tottenham are reportedly leading Liverpool and the Manchester clubs in the race to sign highly-rated Coventry teenager James Maddison, but are yet to make an offer.Jan 16, 19:32
Jo Inge Berget leaves Cardiff City by mutual consent
Cardiff City announce that Norwegian midfielder Jo Inge Berget has left the club by mutual consent.Jan 16, 19:16
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Southampton at St James' Park as John Carver seeks a first win as caretaker boss of the Magpies.Jan 16, 18:33
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's Premier League trip to White Hart Lane, where Tottenham could welcome back Jermain Defoe as he nears his Black Cats transfer.Jan 16, 17:55
Preview:Swansea City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Premier League trip to Wilfried Bony-less Swansea City as the Blues look to open up a five-point gap at the top of the table.Jan 16, 16:42
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between QPR and Man United at Loftus Road as Louis van Gaal's side go in search of a first win in four games.Jan 16, 16:08
Preview:Leicester City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Leicester and Stoke as Nigel Pearson's team seek a win which would lift them off the bottom of the table.Jan 16, 15:28
Preview:Burnley vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Crystal Palace's Premier League trip to relegation rivals Burnley as Alan Pardew seeks to maintain his winning start as Eagles manager.Jan 16, 14:47
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's Premier League trip to Aston Villa as the Reds seek to continue their good recent form against Paul Lambert's goal-shy side.Jan 15, 17:58
FIFA block Nice's Hatem Ben Arfa move
FIFA will not allow Hatem Ben Arfa to join Nice this term as the move would break its transfer regulations regarding playing for more than two clubs in a season.Jan 14, 19:03
Report: Jermain Defoe passes Sunderland medical
Jermain Defoe passes a medical ahead of his move to Sunderland and could be registered in time to face former club Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend.Jan 14, 18:44
Keith Treacy, Barnsley part by mutual consent
Barnsley release Republic of Ireland international midfielder Keith Treacy by mutual consent.Jan 14, 18:31
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Rickie Fowler ready to resume "heated" Rory McIlroy battles
Rickie Fowler promises to keep pushing world number one Rory McIlroy all the way as two of golf's brightest young stars prepare to renew their rivalry in 2015.Jan 14, 17:58
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Scotland flanker Ross Rennie forced to retire
Scotland and Bristol flanker Ross Rennie, 28, is forced to retire because of a a neurological problem.Jan 14, 17:33
Stuart Broad hypes "powerful" England batting lineup
Stuart Broad insists that England's current ODI batting lineup is the most powerful that he has ever played with after it amasses over 750 runs in its last two innings.Jan 14, 17:12
Nice optimistic of Hatem Ben Arfa ratification
Nice manager Claude Puel is convinced that they will get the signing of Hatem Ben Arfa over the line despite contradictions with FIFA's transfer regulations.Jan 14, 16:52
Palermo slap €40m price tag on Paulo Dybala
Palermo warn potential suitors that forward Paulo Dybala, who has been linked with Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, will not be leaving the club for less than €40m.Jan 14, 16:37
Diego Simeone: "We are weaker than our rivals"
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reveals that humility and a do-or-die spirit are the secrets to their success when competing against the world's biggest clubs.Jan 14, 16:15
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Manny Pacquiao 'agrees terms' for Floyd Mayweather Jr fight
Manny Pacquiao's promotion team reveal that they have agreed terms for a potential superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr and are waiting to hear from the American.Jan 14, 15:52
Wilfried Bony targets Champions League with Manchester City
Wilfried Bony is delighted that his £28m move to Man City gives him the opportunity to play in the Champions League and wants to win the competition with his new club.Jan 14, 15:32
Guy Luzon: 'Charlton Athletic have a good base'
New Charlton Athletic manager Guy Luzon admits that he is inheriting a squad with a "good base" after being appointed successor to Bob Peeters at The Valley.Jan 14, 15:15
Brentford bring in Queens Park Rangers youngster Josh Laurent
Brentford sign teenage midfielder Josh Laurent on an 18-month contract from Queens Park Rangers.Jan 14, 12:04
Ian Bell makes 187 in England's warm-up win
Ian Bell virtually cements his World Cup place by smashing 187 off 145 balls to inspire England to a 60-run win over an Australian Prime Minister's XI in Canberra.Jan 14, 11:50
Yannick Sagbo desperate to leave injury-hit Hull City
Yannick Sagbo admits that he wants to leave Hull "as soon as possible" to find more regular football, despite currently being the Tigers' only fit recognised striker.Jan 14, 11:20
Paul Jewell: 'Departure not by mutual consent'
Paul Jewell reveals that he is consulting with lawyers after his sudden departure from Tony Pulis's West Brom coaching staff, which he claims was not by mutual consent.Jan 14, 11:08
Robert Huth charged by Football Association over Twitter comments
Stoke City defender Robert Huth is charged with misconduct by the FA over comments made on Twitter replying to an account mocking people's appearances.Jan 14, 10:46
Swansea City: 'Wilfried Bony deal not completed'
Swansea City deny claims from the Ivory Coast Football Federation that striker Wilfried Bony has completed his proposed £30m move to Manchester City.Jan 14, 10:22
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