Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Chelsea join Theo Walcott race?
Chelsea believe that they can offer Theo Walcott a central striking role and entice the England man to swap Arsenal for Stamford Bridge, according to reports.
Dec 14, 03:11
Stan Kroenke
Ex-director Nina Bracewell Smith slams Stan Kroenke
Former Arsenal director Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith accuses majority shareholder Stan Kroenke of lacking passion for the club and questions his motives for investing in football.
Dec 14, 02:59
Miguel Michu celebrates after scoring his second goal on December 1, 2012
Michu in Vicente del Bosque's thoughts for Spain squad
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque reveals that he is keeping tabs on Swansea City striker Michu, who tops the Premier League scoring charts with 12 goals this season.
Dec 14, 02:45
Australia's Ed Cowan walks after being dismissed for four against Sri Lanka on December 14, 2012
Australia lose two early wickets
Australia lose Dave Warner with the last ball before lunch to leave the home side on 97-2 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Dec 14, 02:31
Yohan Cabaye, Adam Johnson
Yohan Cabaye targets early February return
Yohan Cabaye reveals that he has stepped up his rehabilitation from groin surgery and is targeting a return to the Newcastle United side in February.
Dec 14, 02:16
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook, Nick Compton fall before lunch
England recover from losing opening batsmen Alastair Cook and Nick Compton to reach 61-2 at lunch on day one of the fourth Test against India in Nagpur.
Dec 13, 06:02
Floyd Mayweather Jnr
Floyd Mayweather Jr. questions Manny Pacquiao's commitment and future
Floyd Mayweather Jr. thinks that Manny Pacquiao has too many outside influences to truly re-discover his top form.
Dec 13, 05:49
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs hails "class" Robin van Persie
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs believes that Robin van Persie has lived up to the hype since joining the Red Devils this summer.
Dec 13, 05:31
Kell Brook fights Hector Saldivia
Kell Brook vs. Devon Alexander pushed back to March 2?
Kell Brook will now challenge Devon Alexander for the world welterweight title on Saturday March 2 after suffering an ankle injury in training, according to reports.
Dec 13, 05:18
Simon Cox
Sean O'Driscoll shocked by quick Simon Cox recovery
Nottingham Forest manager Sean O'Driscoll admits that he can scarcely believe Simon Cox is fit to return to training, more than a month ahead of schedule.
Dec 13, 04:57
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill reveals Rafael Benitez changes
Gary Cahill admits that adjusting to Rafael Benitez's focus on defensive awareness and tactics in training has been a culture shock to Chelsea players.
Dec 13, 04:43
Generic image of a football
UFC adds big names to Japan return
Brian Stann versus Wanderlei Silva and Diego Sanchez against Takanori Gomi are both fights confirmed for the UFC's return to Japan in March, according to reports.
Dec 13, 04:28
Sergio Perez
Sergio Perez aiming to outshine Lewis Hamilton
New McLaren signing Sergio Perez insists that he will be aiming to win the world championship when he takes Lewis Hamilton's place with the team next season.
Dec 13, 04:15
Joe Root
Team News: Joe Root handed Test debut
Joe Root and Tim Bresnan replace Steven Finn and Samit Patel in the England side aiming to secure a series victory in the fourth Test against India.
Dec 13, 03:55
Robinho
Massimiliano Allegri rejects Robinho exit rumours
Robinho will stay at AC Milan until at least the end of the season despite rumours of a return to Brazil in January, according to manager Massimiliano Allegri.
Dec 13, 03:41
Kevin Gameiro
Everton target French forward duo?
Everton are considering a double swoop for Kevin Gameiro and Wissam Ben Yedder from Ligue 1, according to reports.
Dec 13, 03:27
Carl Frampton on May 26, 2012
Carl Frampton finally secures Kiko Martinez test
Carl Frampton finally gets his man as European super bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez agrees to fight 'The Jackal' in Belfast on Saturday, February 9.
Dec 13, 03:10
Ivan Gazidis
Ivan Gazidis apologises to supporters
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis issues an apology to supporters for the Gunners' performance in Tuesday night's League Cup defeat to Bradford City.
Dec 13, 02:56
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Frank Lampard hails "magic" goal-line technology
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard thinks that goal-line technology will help football add "magic" to the game in the same way it has had an impact on cricket.
Dec 13, 02:45
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Ryan Giggs backs deeper Wayne Rooney role
Ryan Giggs thinks that Wayne Rooney will flourish in a deeper role behind Robin van Persie this season.
Dec 13, 02:29
Arsene Wenger
Arsenal scout Parma midfielder Afriyie Acquah?
Arsenal will keep tabs on Parma midfielder Afriyie Acquah at the Africa Cup of Nations, according to reports.
Dec 13, 02:15
Middlesbrough's Seb Hines climbs highest but scores an own-goal on December 12, 2012
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-0 Middlesbrough
Sports Mole analyses the League Cup quarter-final clash between Swansea City and Middlesbrough at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 12, 22:16
The Liberty Stadium
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Capital One Cup quarter-final tie between Swansea City and Middlesbrough at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 12, 18:53
Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Patrice Evra flattered by Paris Saint-Germain interest
Patrice Evra admits he has enjoyed rumours of interest from Paris Saint-Germain but insists that he is not ready to leave Manchester United.
Dec 9, 20:59
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Monterrey secure Chelsea tie
Chelsea's opponents in the Club World Cup semi-finals will be Mexican side Monterrey after they beat Ulsan Hyundai in a preliminary tie earlier today.
Dec 9, 20:45
Everton manager David Moyes shouts out to his team in the match against Manchester City on December 1, 2012
David Moyes: 'We deserve fourth place'
Everton manager David Moyes thinks that his team merit their current fourth-place position after a dramatic late victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 9, 20:25
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline on December 9, 2012
Sam Allardyce deflated by late defeat
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce feels that the injury sustained by Mohamed Diame proved decisive against Liverpool after slipping to a 3-2 defeat.
Dec 9, 20:02
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Radamel Falcao scores five against Deportivo La Coruna
Atletico Madrid cruise to a 6-0 victory over struggling Deportivo La Coruna thanks to Radamel Falcao, who struck five times in a memorable performance.
Dec 9, 19:47
Jonjo Shelvey celebrates his winner for Liverpool at West Ham on December 9, 2012
Jonjo Shelvey excited by Liverpool future
Jonjo Shelvey believes that Liverpool will get stronger as the season goes on after helping Liverpool beat West Ham United 3-2 this afternoon.
Dec 9, 19:23
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers barks the orders on December 9, 2012
Brendan Rodgers hails "outstanding" Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers declared that his side produced an "outstanding" performance after Liverpool came from 2-1 down to beat West Ham United.
Dec 9, 19:02
Radamel Falcao
Half-Time Report: Atletico Madrid take control against Deportivo
A Radamel Falcao brace helps Atletico Madrid take a three-goal advantage into the break at home to Deportivo La Coruna.
Dec 9, 18:47
Joe Cole is congratulated by Jonjo Shelvey after his goal against West Ham on December 9, 2012
Joe Cole delighted with important win
Joe Cole hails an important win after scoring for Liverpool in a 3-2 victory over former club West Ham United.
Dec 9, 18:36
Hannover coach Mirko Slomka on the touchline on December 6, 2012
Hannover edge Bayer Leverkusen thriller
Two penalties from Szabolcs Hustzi help Hannover record a 3-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Dec 9, 18:22
Lionel Messi
Video: Lionel Messi, Kobe Bryant star in airline advert
The stars of football and basketball collide as Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant feature in advert for Turkish Airlines.
Dec 9, 14:59
Dundee United's Jon Daly celebrates scoring a penalty against rivals Dundee on December 9, 2012
Dundee United cruise to derby victory
Dundee United prevail 3-0 over their local rivals thanks to goals from Keith Watson, Jon Daly and a Kyle Benedictus own goal.
Dec 9, 14:49
Cardiff Blues' Andries Pretorius breaks away on December 9, 2012
14-man man Cardiff Blues beaten by Montpellier
Montpellier take advantage of Lloyd Willams's early red card to claim an important Heineken Cup victory over the Cardiff Blues.
Dec 9, 14:36
Andre Villas-Boas barks at his Spurs players on November 17, 2012
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur name attacking lineup
Tottenham Hotspur compensate for the absence of Gareth Bale by naming Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermaine Defoe in the side to face Everton.
Dec 9, 14:24
Vincent Kompany is substituted for Kolo Toure after picking up an injury on December 9, 2012
Vincent Kompany forced off after 20 minutes
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany sustains an injury in this afternoon's derby match and is replaced after just 20 minutes by Kolo Toure.
Dec 9, 13:58
Darren Barker
Interview: Darren Barker exclusive
Sports Mole talks to former world-title challenger Darren Barker moments after his knockout victory against Kerry Hope at the London Olympia.
Dec 9, 13:48
Cricket
Adelaide Strikers win by six wickets
The Adelaide Strikers clinch victory over the Perth Scorchers by six wickets, with Phil Hughes top scoring with 74.
Dec 9, 13:28
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