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Chris Wood out of Leeds United's FA Cup tie
A hamstring injury and a virus will prevent Chris Wood from featuring for Leeds United away at Watford in the FA Cup.Feb 18, 20:24
Sebastian Jung suffers cruciate ligament damage
Wolfsburg reveal that defender Sebastian Jung damaged his cruciate ligament during the 3-2 Champions League win over Gent.Feb 18, 19:51
Report: Carlo Ancelotti wants Carlos Bacca at Bayern Munich
A report in Germany claims that new Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti will look to sign Carlos Bacca if Robert Lewandowski leaves the club in the summer.Feb 18, 19:31
Chris Gunter signs new Reading deal
Welsh full-back Chris Gunter extends his contract with Championship outfit Reading until the summer of 2018.Feb 18, 19:16
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Kent sign South Africa's Kagiso Rabada
Kent secure the services of South African fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada on a two-month deal.Feb 18, 18:57
Defender Lewis Kinsella leaves Aston Villa on loan
Aston Villa full-back Lewis Kinsella signs a one-month loan deal with National League side Kidderminster Harriers.Feb 18, 18:43
Alvaro Morata on Manchester United's radar
Manchester United are leading the race to sign Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, according to a report in Italy.Feb 18, 18:25
Sevilla target West Bromwich Albion midfielder Claudio Yacob?
Sevilla reportedly identify West Bromwich Albion midfielder Claudio Yacob as the ideal replacement for Ever Banega, should he move to Inter Milan in the summer.Feb 17, 23:27
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Didier Drogba offers support to Serge Aurier
Didier Drogba hits out at the treatment that Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier has received since making homophobic remarks.Feb 17, 23:13
Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops Premier League hint
Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops the biggest hint yet that he is preparing for a summer switch to the Premier League.Feb 17, 22:58
Joey Barton clarifies Neil Redfearn's Leeds United claim
Joey Barton says that instability off the field meant that he was never close to joining Leeds United last summer.Feb 17, 22:45
"Good result" pleases Wolfsburg's Julian Draxler
Julian Draxler insists that he is happy with Wolfsburg's 3-2 first-leg win over Gent, despite the fact that his side were 3-0 up at one stage.Feb 17, 22:25
Australia's Peter Siddle out of second Test
A back injury forces Peter Siddle to drop out of the Australia team for the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.Feb 17, 22:09
Nick Powell to make Hull City debut at Arsenal
Steve Bruce reveals that he will hand Nick Powell his Hull City debut away at Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend.Feb 17, 21:54
Mike Williamson not ready to return for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mike Williamson is not ready to return to action from a hamstring injury, according to Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett.Feb 17, 21:41
Ilkay Gundogan will not sign new Borussia Dortmund contract?
A report in Germany claims that Ilkay Gundogan's refusal to sign a new contract is likely to see him leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer.Feb 17, 21:22
Luis Enrique hails Barcelona's "complete performance"
Luis Enrique praises his Barcelona players for their performance levels during the 3-1 win away at Sporting Gijon.Feb 17, 21:09
Michael Owen: 'Manchester United wanted Karim Benzema'
Michael Owen reveals that he was Sir Alex Ferguson's second choice behind Karim Benzema prior to joining Manchester United in 2009.Feb 17, 20:56
Alex Sandro out for 10 days
Juventus left-back Alex Sandro will sit out next week's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich with a hamstring injury.Feb 17, 20:45
Jess Thorup highlights Manchester United's set-piece weakness
FC Midtjylland head coach Jess Thorup says that his team will be looking to profit from Manchester United's problems defending set pieces.Feb 17, 20:31
Gary Neville: 'Pako Ayestaran appointment my idea'
Gary Neville dismisses the idea that his position as head coach of Valencia is being undermined by the arrival of Pako Ayestaran.Feb 17, 20:11
Huddersfield Town want Jamie Paterson stay
Huddersfield Town are eager to sign Nottingham Forest striker James Paterson on a permanent deal, a club official confirms.Feb 17, 19:55
Alex Hales inspires England to Twenty20 warm-up win
Opening batsman Alex Hales scores 78 runs off 52 balls as England overcome South Africa A by a 44-run margin.Feb 17, 19:38
Fuenladbrada sack Fernando Morientes
Fernando Morientes is relieved of his duties as the head coach of Spanish outfit Fuenlabrada.Feb 17, 19:24
Louis van Gaal defends transfer policy
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal does not believe that he should have signed a striker last month, despite losing Wayne Rooney to a knee injury.Feb 17, 19:07
Team News: Marcelo returns for Real Madrid
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo recovers from a shoulder complaint to start their Champions League clash against Roma.Feb 17, 18:40
Ipswich Town's Bartosz Bialkowski rejects Chinese interest
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski reveals that he has rebuffed offers from other clubs, some of which are thought to have emanated from China.Feb 17, 18:31
Lionel Messi passes 300-goal barrier
Barcelona's Lionel Messi makes history by becoming the first ever player to score 300 La Liga goals, aged just 28.Feb 17, 18:16
Reported Middlesbrough target Jefferson Montero 'staying at Swansea City'
Swansea City will not allow Jefferson Montero to leave the club on loan, despite reported interest from Middlesbrough.Feb 17, 18:05
Preview:Norwich City vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at Carrow Road between struggling Norwich City and West Ham United.Feb 11, 15:09
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Manchester United.Feb 11, 14:05
Stoke City's midfield duo excites Danny Higginbotham
Danny Higginbotham backs Stoke City's Giannelli Imbula and Glenn Whelan to form a "very good midfield partnership".Feb 11, 12:55
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Mo Farah confirms Birmingham Diamond League participation
Great Britain's Olympic champion Mo Farah will prepare for the Olympics in Brazil by running at the Diamond League meeting in Birmingham.Feb 11, 12:36
Manchester United's commercial revenue up 42.5%
Manchester United reveal that their commercial revenue has risen 42.5% to £66.1m for the second quarter.Feb 11, 12:18
Report: English duo eye Charlie Mulgrew
A report in Scotland claims that Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers are hoping to sign Celtic left-back Charlie Mulgrew on a free transfer.Feb 11, 12:03
Leeds United to offer young goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell new deal?
Nineteen-year-old goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell is reportedly in line to receive a new contract from Leeds United.Feb 11, 11:49
Bartosz Bialkowski confirms Ipswich Town contract talks
Polish goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski reveals that he is close to signing a new contract with Championship outfit Ipswich Town.Feb 11, 11:35
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Team News: Dan Biggar fit to face Scotland
Dan Biggar shakes off an ankle complaint to start for Wales against Scotland in the Six Nations.Feb 11, 11:22
Wahab Riaz agrees Twenty20 Essex Eagles switch
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz strikes a deal to play seven Twenty20 matches for the Essex Eagles this year.Feb 11, 11:06
Barcelona's Wilfrid Kaptoum expresses Luis Enrique gratitude
Young midfielder Wilfrid Kaptoum thanks Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique for showing faith in him after scoring his first goal for the club.Feb 11, 10:53
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