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Roy Hodgson: 'Qualification is dream come true'
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that he will be realising the dream of every national team boss when he leads the Three Lions at the 2014 World Cup of Brazil.Oct 15, 22:30
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Prime Minister David Cameron "proud" of England qualification
Prime Minister David Cameron says that he is "proud" of England's 2014 World Cup qualification.Oct 15, 22:11
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 3-1 Kazakhstan
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Kazakhstan at the Aviva Stadium, where the hosts ran out 3-1 winners under the guidance of caretaker boss Noel King.Oct 15, 21:30
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 3-1 Kazakhstan - as it happened
Read how Republic of Ireland ended their World Cup qualification campaign on a winning note with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.Oct 15, 17:53
Report: Lazio to rival Premier League suitors for Christian Benteke
Italian outfit Lazio are ready to rival the Premier League admirers of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, and are apparently considering a January bid.Oct 15, 00:30
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Javier Hernandez in, Emmanuel Adebayor out
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas apparently wants to reshuffle his striking options in January by signing Javier Hernandez and offloading Emmanuel Adebayor.Oct 15, 00:08
Report: Newcastle United to sign £6m Loic Remy in January
Loic Remy could apparently make his loan move from QPR to Newcastle permanent in January, as the Magpies attempt to prevent him moving elsewhere.Oct 14, 23:49
Steven Gerrard: 'Croatia defeat will inspire me'
England captain Steven Gerrard will use the pain of their defeat to Croatia in 2007 to try to ensure that the Three Lions qualify for the World Cup with victory over Poland.Oct 14, 23:34
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Laura Robson parts with coach Miles Maclagan
British number one Laura Robson splits with her coach of four months Miles Maclagan after a run of just three wins in four tournaments.Oct 14, 23:11
Daniel Agger: 'No European football is an advantage'
Daniel Agger hints that Liverpool's absence from European competition this season may help them secure a return to the Champions League for next campaign.Oct 14, 22:51
Matej Vydra: "I feel in perfect shape"
Czech Republic striker Matej Vydra insists that he is "in perfect shape" after recovering from the thigh injury that has halted the start of his West Bromwich Albion career.Oct 14, 22:36
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David Millar announces 2014 retirement
Experienced British cyclist David Millar announces his intention to retire at the end of the 2014 season.Oct 14, 22:15
Gabriel Obertan hints at January departure
Newcastle United winger Gabriel Obertan admits that he will assess his options in January after finding first-team opportunities limited this season.Oct 13, 11:00
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Mark Webber "surprised" by three-stop decision
Mark Webber admits that he was surprised by Red Bull's decision to call him into the pits three times at the Japanese Grand Prix.Oct 13, 10:42
Chris Brunt, Martin Paterson doubts for Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists that Chris Brunt and Martin Paterson's absences from training in Israel were "just precautionary".Oct 13, 10:22
Report: Manchester United scout Montpellier's Remy Cabella
Manchester United manager David Moyes reportedly sends scouts to watch Montpellier playmaker Remy Cabella.Oct 13, 10:05
Roy Hodgson 'monitored Andros Townsend at Queens Park Rangers'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that Andros Townsend has been on his radar since his performances on loan at Queens Park Rangers last season.Oct 13, 09:44
Frank Lampard: 'Brazil World Cup could be my last'
Frank Lampard hints that England's crucial qualifier against Poland holds extra importance to him as Brazil 2014 is likely to be his last World Cup.Oct 13, 09:26
Chris Coleman: 'Belgium can win World Cup'
Wales manager Chris Coleman believes that Belgium, whom the Dragons face in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, are contenders to win the 2014 World Cup.Oct 13, 09:10
Nine-man Adelaide United beat Perth Glory
Jeronimo Neumann scores twice as Adelaide United survive two second-half dismissals to beat Perth Glory 3-1 in their A-League season-opener.Oct 13, 08:49
Roy Hodgson: 'England job only half done'
England boss Roy Hodgson insists that it is only 'job half done' after the Three Lions beat Montenegro in the first of their crucial World Cup qualifying double bill.Oct 11, 21:59
Wales move off bottom of Group A with Macedonia win
Simon Church scores the only goal of the game as Wales beat Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium to move above their opponents and off the bottom of Group A.Oct 11, 21:02
Debut Andros Townsend goal secures England win
Debutante Andros Townsend is among the scorers as England beat Montenegro 4-1 at Wembley to move back to the top of World Cup qualification Group H.Oct 11, 20:53
Alberto Aquilani snatches Italy late draw with Denmark
Alberto Aquilani's stoppage-time equaliser cancels out a double from Nicklas Bendtner to snatch Italy a 2-2 draw with Denmark in their World Cup qualification Group B match.Oct 11, 20:15
Half-Time Report: England being held by Montenegro at Wembley
England, temporarily at least, drop to second place in Group H after Ukraine win and Montenegro hold them at 0-0 in the first half of their World Cup qualifier at Wembley.Oct 11, 19:48
Half-Time Report: Wales pressure yet to yield goal against Macedonia
Wales have the majority of the play in the first half of their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Cardiff, but are yet to find a breakthrough against their fellow Group A strugglers.Oct 11, 19:39
Vincent Kompany "proud" of Belgium World Cup qualification
Manchester City defender and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany admits his pride at witnessing his country qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil courtesy of victory over Croatia.Oct 11, 19:10
Chris Coleman anticipating "bumpy ride"
Manager Chris Coleman admits that his injury-depleted Wales side face a "bumpy ride" in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Cardiff.Oct 11, 18:59
Team News: Aaron Ramsey captains depleted Wales
Aaron Ramsey captains a Wales team missing Ashley Williams, Gareth Bale, Ben Davies and Joe Allen in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia at the Cardiff City Stadium.Oct 11, 18:38
Team News: Andros Townsend makes England debut, Daniel Sturridge starts
Roy Hodgson hands an international debut to winger Andros Townsend, and also starts Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck for England's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.Oct 11, 18:12
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 West Ham United
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham at White Hart Lane.Oct 6, 17:45
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 West Ham United - as it happened
Read how West Ham United inflicted a shock 3-0 defeat on Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.Oct 6, 14:05
Jonas Olsson: 'Transfer speculation in the past'
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson insists that he is committed to the club and wants to put summer speculation over a move to Arsenal behind him.Oct 6, 10:55
Kevin Nolan: "We can't afford to panic"
Kevin Nolan insists that West Ham United cannot panic despite a lack of goals seeing them slip into the Premier League's bottom three.Oct 6, 10:40
Novak Djokovic: 'Rafael Nadal deserving of world-number-one spot'
Novak Djokovic congratulates Rafael Nadal on returning to the top of the world rankings after beating the Spaniard 6-3 6-4 to win his fourth China open title in five years.Oct 6, 10:20
Report: Chelsea monitoring Saido Berahino situation
Chelsea are apparently considering a £5m January bid for West Brom's highly-rated young striker Saido Berahino, whose contract with the Baggies expires in the summer.Oct 6, 09:59
Novak Djokovic retains China Open with Rafael Nadal victory
Novak Djokovic wins his fourth China Open title in five years with a 6-3 6-4 victory over recently-crowned world number one Rafael Nadal in Beijing.Oct 6, 09:43
Report: Liverpool to return for Anzhi Makhachkala's Lacina Traore
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will apparently return for long-term forward target Lacina Traore in January, who has been put up for sale by Anzhi Makhachkala.Oct 6, 09:18
Report: Sergio Aguero tops Real Madrid striker shortlist
Real Madrid want to bring Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero back to La Liga and will launch a bid in excess of £40m for the Argentine in January, according to reports.Oct 6, 08:59
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Steve Harmison retires from professional cricket
Former England fast bowler and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison retires from all forms of professional cricket following 17 years at Durham.Oct 6, 08:44
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