Chelsea soccer player Ashley Cole watches the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons NBA basketball game at the 02 arena on January 17, 2013
Ashley Cole contract worth £200,000 a week?
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole's contract extension at Stamford Bridge makes him the highest paid defender in world football at £200,000 a week, according to reports.
Jan 21, 04:13
Matt Le Tissier on June 19, 2008
Matt Le Tissier slams "cowardly" Nicola Cortese
Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier brands Saints chairman Nicola Cortese a "coward" for not explaining his decision to sack Nigel Adkins.
Jan 21, 03:57
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard celebrates his goal against Norwich on January 19, 2013
Steven Gerrard: 'Finish fourth for Luis Suarez'
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits that he fears Luis Suarez will leave the club if they do not qualify for the Champions League.
Jan 21, 03:40
An injured Ray Lewis in the crowd on November 25, 2012
Ray Lewis hails "awesome" Ravens
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis hails his team's "awesome" fighting spirit after they came from behind to beat the New England Patriots in the NFC Championship game today.
Jan 21, 03:26
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stands dejected after the sending off of Laurent Koscielny against Man City on January 13, 2013
Arsene Wenger denies Arsenal lack leadership
Arsene Wenger denies that Arsenal lack leadership but admits that they are missing a "psychological ingredient" following their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Jan 21, 03:12
Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flacco on January 12, 2013
Baltimore Ravens stun New England Patriots
The Baltimore Ravens score 21 unanswered points to stun the New England Patriots and book their place in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.
Jan 21, 02:55
Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton desperate to add firepower
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton insists that he is doing everything in his power to sign a striker before the transfer window closes.
Jan 21, 02:39
Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack shocked by Pep Guardiola decision
Ex-Bayern Munich and Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes that Pep Guardiola chose Germany over Stamford Bridge because of the stability and togetherness at the Allianz Arena.
Jan 21, 02:27
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer: 'Newcastle United players are hiding'
Ex-Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer believes that only Yohan Cabaye and Fabricio Coloccini are showing the right level of commitment in the club's fight against relegation.
Jan 21, 02:13
Carl Frampton on May 26, 2012
Interview: Carl Frampton
Sports Mole catches up with Carl Frampton ahead of his European Super-Bantamweight title fight with Kiko Martinez on February 9.
Jan 20, 13:38
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton on the touchline during the match against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Chris Hughton confirms Gary Hooper, Danny Graham bids
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton confirms that the club have made bids for Celtic striker Gary Hooper and Swansea City forward Danny Graham.
Jan 19, 17:58
QPR manager Harry Redknapp during the match against Liverpool on December 30, 2012
Harry Redknapp targets more signings
QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits that he wants to sign a central defender as a priority before the transfer window closes.
Jan 19, 17:43
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline against Norwich on January 1, 2013
Sam Allardyce pleased with "outstanding performance"
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce insists that his side's dominant performance against Queens Park Rangers this afternoon deserved to yield all three points.
Jan 19, 17:29
Blackpool caretaker manager Steve Thompson before his sides FA Cup replay on January 15, 2013
Team News: Blackpool forced into four changes
Blackpool are hit by a virus and are forced to make four changes for the visit of Cardiff City, while Craig Bellamy misses out for the league leaders.
Jan 19, 17:18
Matej Vydra is congratulated by team mate Troy Deeney after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Watford ease past Huddersfield Town
Watford continue their playoff push this afternoon with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Huddersfield Town.
Jan 19, 17:02
New Wolves boss Dean Saunders - when manager of Doncaster - on September 26, 2012
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday finish goalless
Sheffield Wednesday dominate at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers this afternoon but fail to stop the game finishing as a goalless draw.
Jan 19, 16:57
Charlton's Yann Kermorgant celebrates his goal against Blackburn on January 19, 2013
Charlton Athletic too strong for Blackburn Rovers
Charlton Athletic secure their third successive league win at Blackburn Rovers thanks to a second-half header from Yann Kermorgant.
Jan 19, 16:55
Watford's Troy Deeney on March 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Watford frustrated by Huddersfield Town
Watford are frustrated by Huddersfield Town but head into the break with a 1-0 lead thanks to Troy Deeney's strike from the penalty spot.
Jan 19, 15:58
Sheffield Wednesday's Michail Antonio on December 2, 2012
Half-Time Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers held at Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers endure a frustrating 45 minutes as both teams finish the first half goalless at Hillsborough.
Jan 19, 15:52
Dale Stephens
Half-Time Report: Dale Stephens stunner puts Charlton Atheltic ahead
Blackburn Rovers are frustrated in the first half by Charlton Athletic as Michael Appleton searches for his first win in charge.
Jan 19, 15:49
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Team News: Watford make one change
Watford and Huddersfield Town both make one change to their starting lineups for this afternoon's match at Vicarage Road.
Jan 19, 14:55
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
Team News: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake returns for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers recall Sylvan Ebanks-Blake to the starting XI for this afternoon's match against Sheffield Wednesday.
Jan 19, 14:41
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton on the touchline against Wolves on December 21, 2012
Team News: Blackburn Rovers, Charlton Athletic both name unchanged sides
Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic both name unchanged sides for this afternoon's match at Ewood Park.
Jan 19, 14:24
Lance Armstrong
Live Commentary: Lance Armstrong interview with Oprah Winfrey - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Lance Armstrong's long-awaited interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Jan 18, 01:33
Frenchman Gilles Simon in action during the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Gilles Simon comeback denies Jesse Levine
Gilles Simon survives a shaky start to edge past Jesse Levine in four sets in round two of the Australian Open.
Jan 17, 07:56
Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm celebrates winning her first round clash at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Kimiko Date-Krumm continues run, aged 42
Kimiko Date-Krumm, 42, beats her own record as the oldest winner of a women's singles match at the Australian Open with a victory over Shahar Peer in the second round earlier today.
Jan 17, 07:31
Britain's Heather Watson celebrates winning her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Heather Watson kicks off day five
Heather Watson is handed an early start on a show court for her third-round match against Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open tomorrow.
Jan 17, 07:11
Croatian Marian Cilic in second round action at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Marin Cilic through in straight sets
Marin Cilic proves too strong for American qualifier Rajeev Ram at the Australian Open to set up a third-round clash with Andreas Seppi.
Jan 17, 06:51
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic "relieved" to edge out Daniel Brands
Bernard Tomic admits his relief after coming from a set down to beat Daniel Brands at the Australian Open today.
Jan 17, 06:27
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic overcomes tough test
Bernard Tomic continues his Australian Open run despite dropping the first set against durable German Daniel Brands earlier today.
Jan 17, 06:12
Caroline Wozniacki celebrates her second round win at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Caroline Wozniacki enjoying veteran status
Caroline Wozniacki admits that beating 16-year-old Donna Vekic at the Australian Open today has made her feel like a tour veteran despite being just 22.
Jan 17, 05:53
Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki in second round action against Donna Vekic on January 17, 2013
Caroline Wozniacki punishes Donna Vekic
London-based teenager Donna Vekic ends her debut run in the Australian Open with a spirited defeat to Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets.
Jan 17, 05:38
Andy Murray
Andy Murray pleased with quick win
Andy Murray says that he is pleased to win in straight sets at the Australian Open and avoid a long battle in the Melbourne heat.
Jan 17, 05:23
Great Britain's Andy Murray in action in the second round against Joao Sousa on January 17, 2013
Andy Murray breezes into round three
Andy Murray eases through to round three of the Australian Open with a routine victory over world number 100 Joao Sousa.
Jan 17, 04:08
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova "flattered" by Twitter response
Maria Sharapova admits that she is "flattered" by the response her Twitter account has received this week, with 60,000 users deciding to follow her in just three days.
Jan 17, 03:34
Serena Williams celebrates her second round win on January 17, 2013
Serena Williams laughs off injury concerns
Serena Williams insists that she has no idea why her early matches at this year's Australian Open have been full of bumps and bruises.
Jan 17, 03:18
Serena Williams in second round action at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Serena Williams marches on in Melbourne
Serena Williams proves too strong for young Spaniard Garbine Muguruza, winning in straight sets on day four of the Australian Open.
Jan 17, 02:51
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shakes hands with Japan's Go Soeda after their match on January 17, 2013
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: "I need to play better"
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga believes that he has the quality to trouble anyone in the men's draw at the Australian Open if he can find a run of consistent form.
Jan 17, 02:39
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shakes hands with Japan's Go Soeda after their match on January 17, 2013
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga too strong for Go Soeda
Jo Wilfried-Tsonga overcomes Japanese competitor Go Soeda to win on day four of the Australian Open.
Jan 17, 02:28
Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in second round action on January 17, 2013
Philipp Kohlschreiber overcomes scare to progress
Philipp Kohlschreiber books his place in the Australian Open third round with a straight-sets win over spirited Israeli qualifier Amir Weintraub.
Jan 17, 02:13
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