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Arsenal's David Ospina out of Bayern Munich clash, Petr Cech to start
Arsene Wenger reveals that Petr Cech will start in goal for Arsenal against Bayern Munich because understudy goalkeeper David Ospina is out with a shoulder injury.Oct 19, 13:21
Jack Stacey signs new Reading deal
Young winger Jack Stacey signs a new four-year contract with Championship outfit Reading.Oct 19, 13:08
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Champions League group fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and 10-time winners Real Madrid.Oct 19, 12:00
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Astana
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Champions League group encounter at the Vicente Calderon between Atletico Madrid and Astana.Oct 19, 10:47
On this day: Manchester United ease to win over Blackpool in Second Division
Forty-one years ago today, Manchester United kept hold of their place at the top of the Second Division table thanks to a 3-0 win away at Blackpool.Oct 19, 05:00
Atletico Madrid close gap on leaders as Antoine Griezmann stars
Antoine Griezmann gets his name on the scoresheet as Atletico Madrid record a 2-0 win over his former club Real Sociedad, who end the game with nine men.Oct 18, 15:53
Hannover end Koln's unbeaten home record in controversial circumstances
Leon Andreasen's controversial goal gives Hannover all three points from their trip to Koln.Oct 18, 15:24
Zach Clough to sign new Bolton Wanderers deal?
Speculation claims that reported Manchester United transfer target Zach Clough will sign a new contract with Bolton Wanderers.Oct 18, 14:59
Half-Time Report: Antoine Griezmann puts Atletico Madrid in command against former club
Antoine Griezmann scores his sixth goal of the season to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead at the break over his former club Real Sociedad.Oct 18, 14:46
Agent: Koke 'only thinks about Atletico Madrid'
Koke's agent reveals that his client is not thinking about leaving Atletico Madrid, despite recent links with Barcelona.Oct 18, 14:23
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Jelena Jankovic triumphs in Hong Kong
Jelena Jankovic battles back from a one-set deficit to win the Hong Kong Open title at the expense of Angelique Kerber.Oct 18, 13:52
Novak Djokovic 'always felt in control' against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Novak Djokovic says that he was always in control of his Shanghai Masters final encounter against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.Oct 18, 13:34
Team News: Koke returns for Atletico Madrid
Koke recovers from a hamstring injury to captain Atletico Madrid away at David Moyes's Real Sociedad.Oct 18, 13:06
Jesse Lingard eyes more Manchester United involvement
Jesse Lingard is eager to feature more regularly for Manchester United following his first outing of the season against Everton.Oct 18, 11:55
Marco Llorente "very happy" with Real Madrid debut
Marco Llorente reflects positively on the moment that he made his senior Real Madrid debut.Oct 18, 11:27
Pep Guardiola: "We've won a tough game"
Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola says that Werder Bremen provided his side with a "tough game" yesterday afternoon.Oct 18, 11:16
Rafael Benitez unsure over Karim Benzema availability
Real Madrid head coach Rafael Benitez is unsure if Karim Benzema will recover from a hamstring problem to play against Paris Saint-Germain.Oct 18, 11:02
Luis Enrique hails four-goal Neymar
Luis Enrique is full of praise for Neymar after the Brazilian's four-goal haul against Rayo Vallecano.Oct 18, 10:51
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Perth Scorchers sign David Willey
Big Bash League side Perth Scorchers complete the signing of England international David Willey.Oct 18, 10:29
Live Coverage: Euro 2016 playoffs draw
Find out how the draw for the Euro 2016 playoffs unfolded with Sports Mole's text updates.Oct 18, 09:00
OTD: ECB bans Warwickshire's Graham Wagg for 15 months
Eleven years ago today, former England A international Graham Wagg was banned for 15 months after he had tested positive for cocaine.Oct 18, 05:00
Danny Higginbotham hails "outstanding" Jack Butland
Talking to Sports Mole, Danny Higginbotham is full of praise for Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland.Oct 17, 08:00
Interview: Danny Higginbotham: 'Don't write off Manchester United's Wayne Rooney'
Sports Mole discusses Wayne Rooney's ongoing slump in form with former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.Oct 16, 13:00
Danny Higginbotham: 'Christian Benteke can thrive under Jurgen Klopp'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Christian Benteke can be a success at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp's management.Oct 16, 09:00
Surrey capture England hopeful Mark Footitt
Derbyshire bowler Mark Footitt signs a four-year contract with County Championship First Division side Surrey.Oct 15, 15:50
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Interview: American Paralympian Richard Browne Jr
Sports Mole speaks to Team USA's Paralympian Richard Browne Jr, who talks the IPC World Championships, Rio 2016, Usain Bolt and being away from family.Oct 15, 15:09
Alastair Cook remains defiant as late England wickets fall
Alastair Cook goes beyond 150, but England lose two late wickets as day three of the first Test against Pakistan comes to a close with the tourists on 290-3.Oct 15, 13:32
Centurion Alastair Cook leads stubborn England
Captain Alastair Cook scores a century as England slowly close in on Pakistan's first-innings score of 523-8 declared.Oct 15, 10:48
Toronto secure spot in playoffs
Sebastian Giovinco gets among the goals again as Toronto book their place in the MLS Cup playoffs thanks to a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.Oct 15, 09:21
Johanna Konta loses in Linz
Johanna Konta loses out to American Madison Brengle in the second round of the Generali Ladies Linz.Oct 15, 09:01
England lose Moeen Ali before lunch
Moeen Ali departs before lunch on day three, but captain Alastair Cook edges closer to a century as England set about closing the gap to Pakistan's hefty first-innings score.Oct 15, 08:23
On this day: England's Gary Lineker scores twice against Northern Ireland
Twenty-nine years ago today, Gary Lineker found the net twice during England's 3-0 European Championships qualifying victory over Northern Ireland at Wembley.Oct 15, 05:00
Rafael Nadal overcomes Ivo Karlovic in Shanghai
Rafael Nadal overcomes Ivo Karlovic in three sets to reach the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters.Oct 14, 15:01
Andy Cole: Anthony Martial "looks a great player"
Andy Cole hails the performances that Anthony Martial has produced since the Frenchman joined Manchester United from Monaco in the summer.Oct 14, 14:46
Milos Raonic keeps Shanghai Masters hopes alive
Milos Raonic sees off the threat of Roberto Bautista Agut to books his place in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters.Oct 14, 14:34
England unbeaten at close on day two
Shoaib Malik leads Pakistan to 523-8 declared on day two of the first Test, while in reply England reached the close of play without the loss of a wicket.Oct 14, 14:19
Chris Eagles training with Coventry City
Chris Eagles begins training with Coventry City in a bid to earn a deal with the League One club.Oct 14, 14:06
Richard Gasquet advances at Shanghai Open
Richard Gasquet gets the better of Vasek Pospisil in three sets to advance at the Shanghai Masters.Oct 14, 13:55
100% European Championships qualifying records: How they fared
As England qualify for the European Championships with a 100% winning record, Sports Mole looks at the four other nations that have achieved that feat.Oct 14, 10:53
On this day: Luis Boa Morte nets Arsenal brace against Birmingham City
Eighteen years ago today, Luis Boa Morte scored two of his four goals for Arsenal during a League Cup tie against Birmingham City.Oct 14, 05:00
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