Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
On this day: Carl Lewis wins first Olympic gold
America's Carl Lewis won the first of his four gold medals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the 100m on this day.
Aug 4, 08:38
Norwich City's Gary Hooper gets away from Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam El-Abd during the friendly match on July 30, 2013
Brace pleases Norwich City's Gary Hooper
Norwich City striker Gary Hooper speaks of his delight at scoring his first two goals for the club.
Aug 3, 15:44
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Kevin Pietersen becomes England's leading run scorer
Batsman Kevin Pietersen moves ahead of Graham Gooch to become England's leading run scorer in all formats of the game.
Aug 3, 15:34
Spurs' Clint Dempsey celebrates a goal against Basle on April 11, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur confirm Clint Dempsey departure
Tottenham Hotspur reveal that they have agreed to let Clint Dempsey join the Seattle Sounders.
Aug 3, 15:15
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez during the match with Swansea City on May 7, 2013
Four strikers pleases Everton's Roberto Martinez
Everton manager Roberto Martinez expresses his delight at having four centre-forwards available for selection this season.
Aug 3, 15:10
Felipe Melo
Galatasaray overcome Porto
Porto miss two penalties as they slump to a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Emirates Cup.
Aug 3, 14:50
Dougie Freedman
Dougie Freedman wants more signings
Bolton Wanderers manager Dougie Freedman expresses his eagerness to sign new players following his team's 1-1 draw with Burnley.
Aug 3, 14:32
Aiden McGeady
Everton plot Aiden McGeady bid?
Spartak Moscow winger Aiden McGeady reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Everton.
Aug 3, 14:02
Marcel Granollers
Marcel Granollers wins fourth ATP title
Marcel Granollers recovers from a one-set deficit to overcome Juan Monaco and win the Kitzbuhel Open.
Aug 3, 13:34
Ryan Giggs celebrates a goal for United against QPR on February 23, 2013
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs "couldn't turn down" coaching role
Ryan Giggs says that he saw no negatives to the prospect of becoming a coach at Manchester United.
Aug 3, 13:22
Ryan Tunnicliffe
Ryan Tunnicliffe keen to emulate "idol" Roy Keane
Ryan Tunnicliffe is hoping that he can become a similar type of player to former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane.
Aug 3, 13:10
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England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott before lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both lose their wickets before lunch as Australia gain more control of the third Ashes Test in Manchester.
Aug 3, 12:01
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney playing in Manchester United friendly?
A report claims that Wayne Rooney has shaken off a hamstring injury to feature for Manchester United in a friendly this afternoon.
Aug 3, 11:44
Bolton Wanderers' Craig Dawson celebrates scoring his second goal against Hull on February 23, 2013
Bolton Wanderers plot Craig Dawson bid?
A report claims that Bolton Wanderers are hoping to sign Craig Dawson from West Bromwich Albion.
Aug 3, 11:33
Diego Lugano
West Bromwich Albion's Diego Lugano targets European football
New West Bromwich Albion defender Diego Lugano challenges the club to push on and qualify for Europe next season.
Aug 3, 11:13
Anderson
Manchester United's Anderson: 'I need to lose weight'
Anderson admits that he needs to lose some more weight before Manchester United start the defence of their Premier League title.
Aug 3, 11:02
Jermaine Beckford and David Fox
Team News: Jermaine Beckford given Bolton Wanderers debut
Jermaine Beckford will feature as a lone striker during his first appearance for Bolton Wanderers against Burnley.
Aug 3, 10:53
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
A team cheaper than Gareth Bale
Sports Mole puts together a team of footballers who cost less than what Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for Gareth Bale.
Aug 3, 10:28
Thierry Henry
On this day: Arsenal sign Thierry Henry
Back on this day in 1999, Arsenal secured the services of French striker Thierry Henry from Juventus.
Aug 3, 08:48
Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson salutes fans after beating Sheffield United on January 12, 2013
Season preview: Yeovil Town
Having done remarkably well to earn promotion to the Championship, Sports Mole assesses Yeovil Town's chances of staying there.
Jul 31, 16:00
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola on the touchline during the match against Leicester on May 9, 2013
Season preview: Watford
Sports Mole takes a look at Watford's chances of recovering from last season's disappointment in the Championship.
Jul 31, 14:00
Reading manager Nigel Adkins during the Premier League match against West Ham on May 19, 2013
Season preview: Reading
Sports Mole previews Reading's chances of gaining immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
Jul 31, 12:00
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies celebrates his side's victory over Sheffield Wednesday on March 2, 2013
Season preview: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are among the favourites for promotion this season. Here, Sports Mole previews their chances of living up to expectations.
Jul 30, 16:00
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray before kick-off against Crystal Palace on February 16, 2013
Season preview: Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks ahead to Middlesbrough's chances in the upcoming 2013-14 campaign.
Jul 30, 14:03
Reading manager Brian McDermott during his side's match against Everton on March 2, 2013
Season preview: Leeds United
As the new Championship campaign edges closer, we look ahead to how Leeds United will fare over the coming months.
Jul 30, 12:00
Coventry City manager Mark Robins during the match against Portsmouth on November 24, 2012
Season preview: Huddersfield Town
Having stayed up last season, Sports Mole previews Huddersfield Town's chances of replicating that feat over the coming months.
Jul 30, 10:00
David Bentley
On this day: Tottenham Hotspur sign David Bentley
Five years ago today, Tottenham Hotspur parted with around £17m to sign David Bentley from Blackburn Rovers.
Jul 30, 08:34
Derby manager Nigel Clough on the touchline during the match against Forest on January 19, 2013
Season preview: Derby County
Sports Mole takes a look at what the coming months could hold for Nigel Clough's Derby County in the Championship.
Jul 30, 08:00
Burnley manager Sean Dyche on the touchline during the match against Blackburn Rovers on December 2, 2012
Season preview: Burnley
As the new Championship season draws ever closer, Sports Mole looks ahead to Burnley's prospects under the management of Sean Dyche.
Jul 29, 15:00
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe during the match against Swindon on January 12, 2013
Season preview: Bournemouth
Sports Mole casts an eye over Bournemouth's prospects for the upcoming 2013-14 Championship campaign.
Jul 29, 13:17
Manchester United Wilfried Zaha, right, controls the ball past Sydney Allstars' Rhyan Grant during a friendly match on July 20, 2013
Live Commentary: Kitchee 2-5 Manchester United - as it happened
Find out how Manchester United were able to win 5-2 against Kitchee with Sports Mole's text updates of the encounter.
Jul 29, 11:30
New Blackpool manager Paul Ince during his side's match against Leicester City on February 23, 2013
Season preview: Blackpool
With the new Championship season almost upon us, Sports Mole previews the next few months ahead for Paul Ince's Blackpool.
Jul 29, 11:00
Birmingham City boss Lee Clark on the touchline during the match against Leicester on April 12, 2013
Season preview: Birmingham City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Birmingham City's chances for the upcoming 2013-14 Championship campaign.
Jul 29, 09:00
Mark Hughes
On this day: Mark Hughes takes charge of Fulham
Three years ago today, Fulham appointed former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Mark Hughes as their manager.
Jul 29, 08:24
Werder Bremen's Cedrick Makiadi and Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov battle for the ball during a friendly match on July 28, 2013
Fulham lose in Germany
A goal from Nils Petersen gives Werder Bremen a 1-0 win over Premier League outfit Fulham in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 28, 15:00
Sebastian Vettel in his team's pit on November 23, 2012
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel: "It was not the best race"
Sebastian Vettel admits that the Hungarian Grand Prix did not pan out as well as he had expected.
Jul 28, 14:23
Kyle Naughton and Kerim Frei battle for the ball on December 1, 2012
Southampton eye Kyle Naughton?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kyle Naughton is wanted by Southampton.
Jul 28, 14:12
Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium with champagne after winning the Hungarian grand prix on July 28, 2013
Lewis Hamilton claims first Mercedes win in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton wins his first Grand Prix since joining Mercedes at the Hungaroring in Budapest.
Jul 28, 13:46
Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton expects Wayne Rooney stay at Manchester United
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton insists that the club will not sell Wayne Rooney this summer.
Jul 28, 13:26
The Stadium of Light
David Moberg Karlsson hails Sunderland fans
Sunderland supporters receive high praise from summer signing David Moberg Karlsson.
Jul 28, 13:12
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