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On this day: Southampton sign Premier League's first Latvian
Sixteen years ago today, Latvian striker Marian Pahars secured a move to Premier League side Southampton.Feb 16, 09:58
Gus Poyet: "I have no issue with the fans"
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet attempts to play down the significance of his side being jeered by their own supporters.Feb 15, 17:00
Brooklyn Beckham receives Under-18 call-up
David Beckham's son Brooklyn features in the Arsenal Under-18 squad for the first time since joining the club in a 1-0 win over Leicester's youngsters.Feb 15, 16:48
Live Commentary: Bradford City 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Find out how Bradford City knocked another Premier League side out of the FA Cup with Sports Mole's text updates on a miserable day for Sunderland.Feb 15, 14:00
Hamburger SV boss Joe Zinnbauer will "not forget" Bayern thrashing
Manager Joe Zinnbauer reveals that Hamburg's 8-0 loss at the hands of Bayern Munich will remain with him for the rest of his life.Feb 15, 12:40
Real Madrid reaction pleases Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti praises the response of his players to their 4-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid as they beat Deportivo 2-0 in La Liga.Feb 15, 12:26
Sean Dyche expects Danny Ings to stay in Premier League
Burnley striker Danny Ings should stay in the Premier League next season, according to his manager Sean Dyche.Feb 15, 12:13
Team News: Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke, Ron Vlaar for FA Cup tie
Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke and Ron Vlaar for their FA Cup tie against Premier League rivals Leicester City as they begin life without Paul Lambert.Feb 15, 11:49
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson sets British high jump record
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson clears 1.97m to set a new national high jump record.Feb 15, 11:31
Manchester United's Ashley Young eyes FA Cup success
Manchester United wing-back Ashley Young stresses that the squad is eager to win the FA Cup this season.Feb 15, 11:17
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Cricket World Cup hat-tricks
Following the exploits of Steven Finn, Sports Mole looks back on the eight hat-tricks that have been taken at the Cricket World Cup.Feb 15, 10:56
On this day: Arsenal hammer Sheffield Wednesday
Twenty-five years ago today, Sheffield Wednesday shipped seven goals away at Arsenal.Feb 15, 09:55
Xavi "happy" with Barcelona stay
Veteran midfielder Xavi reveals his happiness at having remained with Barcelona last summer.Feb 14, 16:53
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Live Commentary: England 47-17 Italy - as it happened
Find out how England overcame Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham with Sports Mole's text updates.Feb 14, 13:30
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Serena Williams withdraws from Dubai Open
Illness forces Australian Open champion Serena Williams to withdraw from the Dubai Open, which starts tomorrow.Feb 14, 12:15
David Sullivan: 'West Ham United looking for new striker'
West Ham United are looking to sign a new striker on a free transfer, according to co-owner David Sullivan.Feb 14, 12:04
Report: Barcelona eye Juan Mata
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata is reportedly a transfer target of La Liga side Barcelona, although no deal could be concluded until the winter of 2016.Feb 14, 11:53
Eoin Morgan bemoans "poor" fielding, bowling
England were not good enough against Australia either bowling or in the field, according to skipper Eoin Morgan.Feb 14, 11:31
Century knock pleases Australia's Aaron Finch
Australian batsman Aaron Finch reflects on his "surreal" century during the World Cup opener against England.Feb 14, 11:18
Why are Manchester United struggling to create chances?
Sports Mole assesses why Manchester United have struggled to create goalscoring opportunities since Louis van Gaal took charge of the club in the summer.Feb 14, 11:02
Player Ratings: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole rates the performances of all of the players who were on show during Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa.Feb 7, 17:53
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa, which came courtesy of a strike from Branislav Ivanovic.Feb 7, 17:23
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at struggling Aston Villa with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text updates.Feb 7, 14:00
Wayne Rooney hoping to continue clinical form against West Ham United
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is keen to improve upon his 11-goal return against West Ham United when the two teams meet at Upton Park tomorrow.Feb 7, 12:45
Arsene Wenger explains Danny Welbeck inclusion
Danny Welbeck is "suited to the kind of game" Arsenal will be looking to play at Tottenham Hotspur, according to manager Arsene Wenger.Feb 7, 12:29
Zenit St Petersburg confirm Artyom Dzyuba capture
Spartak Moscow striker Artyom Dzyuba agrees a summer switch to fellow Russian side Zenit St Petersburg.Feb 7, 12:13
Darren Anderton: Tottenham Hotspur "getting there" under Mauricio Pochettino
Darren Anderton tells Sports Mole that Tottenham Hotspur are beginning to adapt to the playing style of manager Mauricio Pochettino.Feb 7, 11:50
Perry Groves: 'Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla key for Arsenal'
Talking to Sports Mole, Perry Groves identifies Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla as Arsenal's key players for this afternoon's North London derby.Feb 7, 11:02
Darren Anderton backs Tottenham Hotspur to end poor North London derby run
Darren Anderton tells Sports Mole that "there is absolutely no reason why" Tottenham Hotspur cannot get the better of Arsenal this afternoon.Feb 7, 10:06
Next Queens Park Rangers manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the early contenders to replace Harry Redknapp as manager of Queens Park Rangers.Feb 3, 17:01
Dougie Freedman talks up Nottingham Forest promotion push
Dougie Freedman says that there is enough quality in his Nottingham Forest squad to challenge for promotion for this season.Feb 3, 15:55
Sunderland's Adam Johnson to miss Fulham FA Cup tie
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson will miss the FA Cup tie against Fulham following surgery on a thumb problem.Feb 3, 15:47
Billy Sharp reveals Ipswich Town rejection
Billy Sharp says that he rejected the chance to sign for Ipswich Town in favour of staying at Leeds United.Feb 3, 15:33
Internacional confirm signing of Manchester United's Anderson
Manchester United midfielder Anderson completes a move back to his native Brazil with Internacional.Feb 3, 15:09
Teammates pay tribute to departing Darren Fletcher
Sports Mole picks out some of the best social media reaction to Darren Fletcher's Manchester United departure.Feb 3, 14:55
Harry Redknapp resigns as Queens Park Rangers boss
Struggling Queens Park Rangers are on the hunt for a new manager as Harry Redknapp decides to resign.Feb 3, 14:29
Philippe Coutinho signs new Liverpool deal
Liverpool's Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho signs a new contract at Anfield, reportedly until the summer of 2020.Feb 3, 14:07
Greg Taylor: 'Cambridge United can't be overawed'
Cambridge United left-back Greg Taylor tells Sports Mole that his side needs to "suck in the whole atmosphere" at Old Trafford tonight.Feb 3, 12:54
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Interview: Team GB cyclist Lucy Garner looks ahead to the Tour of Qatar
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Tour of Qatar and the upcoming cycling season with British rider Lucy Garner.Feb 3, 12:09
Interview: Cambridge United defender Michael Nelson ahead of Manchester United replay
Sports Mole looks ahead to Cambridge United's FA Cup replay away at Manchester United with centre-back Michael Nelson.Feb 3, 10:58
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