Mikel Arteta celebrates his second penalty against West Brom on December 8, 2012
Team News: Mikel Arteta fit for Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta overcomes a calf complaint to start away at Newcastle United.
May 19, 14:38
Chelsea midfielder Nathan Ake in NextGen action against Ajax on December 12, 2012
Team News: Nathan Ake makes first Premier League start
Nathan Ake makes his first start for Chelsea in the Premier League against Everton at Stamford Bridge.
May 19, 14:27
Michael Carrick
Team News: Michael Carrick captains Manchester United
Michael Carrick will be the last captain of Manchester United under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 19, 14:19
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad hails James Anderson's contribution
Stuart Broad feels that James Anderson is deserving of the credit for England's win over New Zealand.
May 19, 14:05
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum on January 3, 2013
Brendon McCullum: 'We panicked'
Brendon McCullum admits that his New Zealand side were powerless to deal with the bowling of England's Stuart Broad.
May 19, 13:52
Stuart Broad
England win series opener against New Zealand
Stuart Broad records his best ever bowling figures as England defeat New Zealand by 170 runs at Lord's.
May 19, 13:36
Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner is congratulated by team-mates after scoring the winning goal against Palermo on December 9, 2012
Report: Arsenal target Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner
A report says that Juventus right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner is a summer transfer target of Arsenal.
May 19, 13:19
Asmir Begovic
Liverpool plotting Asmir Begovic raid?
A report claims that Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is wanted by Liverpool, who may be seeking a replacement for Pepe Reina this summer.
May 19, 13:07
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois wants Atletico Madrid stay
Thibaut Courtois reveals his desire to continue his loan spell from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid.
May 19, 12:47
Man City's Samir Nasri takes on the Borussia Dortmund defence on December 4, 2012
Samir Nasri rubbishes Paris Saint-Germain link
Samir Nasri wants to stay at Manchester City amid reports claiming that he will join Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
May 19, 12:34
Danny Simpson and Nathan Dyer on November 17, 2012
Danny Simpson confirms Newcastle United departure
Danny Simpson says that he will be departing Newcastle United on a free transfer during the summer.
May 19, 12:25
City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Carlos Tevez admits to Monaco attraction
Carlos Tevez suggests that he would be prepared to leave Manchester City this summer to join Ligue 2 winners Monaco.
May 19, 12:17
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad rattles through New Zealand's top order
Stuart Broad takes five wickets in the hour leading up to lunch to leave England closing in on victory against New Zealand.
May 19, 12:02
Arsenal's Bacary Sagna in action on April 28, 2013
Bacary Sagna "proud" of Paris Saint-Germain link
Bacary Sagna hints that he would consider leaving Arsenal for French side Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
May 19, 11:42
Michael Dawson
Michael Dawson wants Tottenham Hotspur extension
Centre-back Michael Dawson expresses his desire to extend his contract at Tottenham Hotspur.
May 19, 11:31
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to retiring trio
The retiring Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher receive praise from Rio Ferdinand.
May 19, 11:21
John Curtis playing for Manchester United in 1997
John Curtis: Sir Alex Ferguson "wants born winners"
John Curtis hails the winning mentality that Sir Alex Ferguson has shown down the years at Manchester United.
May 19, 11:09
QPR boss Harry Redknapp in the dugout during the match against Wigan against Fulham on April 7, 2013
Harry Redknapp rules out Bobby Zamora, Andy Johnson exit
Harry Redknapp says that Queens Park Rangers will not be selling either Bobby Zamora or Andy Johnson.
May 18, 18:50
Dougie Freedman
Odds cut on Dougie Freedman to Everton
Odds shorten dramatically on Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman taking over from David Moyes at Everton.
May 18, 18:32
Joe Root
Joe Root: England are "quite down"
Joe Root describes the England dressing room as "quite down" following their late collapse against New Zealand.
May 18, 18:20
NZ's Kane Williamson drives a shot against South Africa in a one-day international on January 22, 2013
Kane Williamson: Lord's Pitch "suiting the bowlers"
New Zealand's Kane Williamson fears that the state of the pitch at Lord's could hamper his side's chances against England.
May 18, 17:58
Team GB star Jess Ennis arrives for Sports Personality of the Year on December 16, 2012
Jessica Ennis marries long-term partner
Heptathlete Jessica Ennis and partner Any Hill tie the knot in a church near Sheffield.
May 18, 17:46
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose late wickets
New Zealand respond by claiming four England wickets during the evening session at Lord's.
May 18, 17:32
Alan Dzagoev
CSKA Moscow win Russian league title
CSKA Moscow win the Russian league title for an 11th time after playing out a 0-0 draw with Kuban Krasnodar.
May 18, 17:17
Hibernian's David Wotherspoon celebrates after scoring the winner against rivals Hearts on December 2, 2012
Scottish Premier League roundup: Hibernian see off Dundee
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from today's Scottish Premier League matches.
May 18, 15:53
Full-back John Curtis in action for Blackburn Rovers.
John Curtis: Blackburn Rovers "need continuity"
Talking to Sports Mole, John Curtis encourages the owners of his former club Blackburn Rovers to "build from the foundations".
May 18, 15:17
Bradford's Nahki Wells scores his team's third goal against Northampton on May 18, 2013
Nahki Wells: "It's a dream come true"
Bradford City centre-forward Nahki Wells speaks of his happiness following his team's promotion to League One.
May 18, 15:06
Bradford boss Phil Parkinson celebrates with the trophy after his team beat Northampton in the League Two play off final on May 18, 2013
Phil Parkinson hails "dream start"
Phil Parkinson hails Bradford City's display during the opening 45 minutes against Northampton Town.
May 18, 14:56
England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
England lose openers during afternoon
Jonathan Trott and Joe Root steady England's second innings against New Zealand following the loss of Alastair Cook and Nick Compton.
May 18, 14:44
Victoria Azarenka celebrates after defeating Sara Errani in the Rome Masters on May 18, 2013
Victoria Azarenka through to Rome final
Victoria Azarenka sets up a Rome International final against Serena Williams by defeating Sara Errani.
May 18, 14:30
Bradford City players celebrates with the trophy after beating Northampton in the League Two play off final on May 18, 2013
Bradford City win League Two playoffs
Three unanswered first-half goals see Bradford City promoted to League One at the expense of Northampton Town.
May 18, 14:25
John Curtis in action for Manchester United.
Interview: Former Manchester United defender John Curtis
Sports Mole catches up with former Manchester United defender John Curtis to discuss Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
May 18, 14:07
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick: 'Paul Scholes is underrated'
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels that Paul Scholes deserves more recognition for the contribution that he has made to football.
May 18, 12:31
Aidy Boothroyd
Team News: Adebayo Akinfenwa on Northampton Town bench
Northampton Town centre-forward Adebayo Akinfenwa starts the final of the League Two playoffs against Bradford City on the bench.
May 18, 12:14
James Anderson
England bowl out New Zealand in morning session
England gain control during the morning session on day three of their Test encounter against New Zealand.
May 18, 12:03
Lee Camp on August 4, 2012
Ipswich Town renew Lee Camp interest?
A report claims that Ipswich Town are hoping to sign Lee Camp from local rivals Norwich City this summer.
May 18, 11:41
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Jose Mourinho wants Cristiano Ronaldo at Chelsea?
A report says that Jose Mourinho is keen to take Cristiano Ronaldo with him to Chelsea when he leaves Real Madrid.
May 18, 11:30
Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Simona Halep in the Rome Masters on May 18, 2013
Serena Williams eases into Rome International final
Serena Williams overcomes Romania's Simona Halep to advance through to the final of the Rome International.
May 18, 11:19
England's Chris Smalling during a International Friendly with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Operations for Chris Smalling, Nick Powell
Manchester United youngsters Chris Smalling and Nick Powell undergo surgery to ensure their fitness in time for pre-season.
May 18, 11:08
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic heads in the winning goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Match Analysis: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts an eye over Chelsea's Europa League success at the expense of Benfica in Amsterdam.
May 15, 21:17
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