Cricket
Nick Compton hails "important" England display
Nick Compton hails an important spell in the middle after making an unbeaten 64 against Mumbai A to stake his claim for a starting spot in the first test against India next week.
Nov 5, 13:20
Mo Farah
Mo Farah misses out on IAAF award shortlist
Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has missed out a nomination for IAAF athlete of the year after Usain Bolt, David Rudisha and Aries Merritt were chosen ahead of the British runner on the three-man shortlist.
Nov 5, 12:59
Hulk
Zenit forward Hulk suffers thigh injury
Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk will be out of action for two weeks with a thigh injury.
Nov 5, 12:46
Yaya Toure
African Footballer of the Year shortlist announced
Premier League players dominate the 10-man shortlist for the African Football of the Year Award.
Nov 5, 12:31
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to respond
Arsenal vice-captain Mikel Arteta expects his team's attitude and desire will help them respond to recent setbacks against Schalke on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 12:12
Terry Carruthers
Interview: Prizefighter finalist Terry Carruthers
Sports Mole catches up with Prizefighter finalist Terry Carruthers after his valiant effort at York Hall on Saturday night earned the Birmingham middleweight £16,000.
Nov 5, 09:11
Larry Ekundayo
Interview: Prizefighter winner Larry Ekundayo
Sports Mole catches up with Prizefighter champion Larry Ekundayo after his breakthrough performance at York Hall.
Nov 5, 01:36
David Beckham
Live Commentary: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary from the 2012 MLS playoffs as Los Angeles Galaxy host the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Western Conference knockout clash.
Nov 2, 02:29
Will Bruin for the Houston Dynamo
Live Commentary: Chicago Fire 1-2 Houston Dynamo - as it happened
Major League Soccer's 2012 playoffs begin with a match between the Chicago Fire and reigning Eastern Conference champions Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park.
Nov 1, 00:38
Emboaba Oscar, David Luiz
Chelsea trio named in Brazil squad for November friendly
Chelsea trio David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar are named by Brazil coach Mano Menezes in his squad for the Selecao's 1,000th match on Wednesday, November 14 against Colombia.
Oct 31, 05:59
A beaming Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew concerned by congested schedule
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew admits that his side are struggling to cope under the extra workload provided by the Europa League this season.
Oct 31, 05:42
Hugo Lloris
Didier Deschamps questions Hugo Lloris transfer
France manager Didier Deschamps claims that Hugo Lloris would not have joined Tottenham Hotspur if he had realised Andre Villas-Boas would keep faith with Brad Friedel.
Oct 31, 05:23
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal's sixth
Arsene Wenger proud of "professional" Theo Walcott
Arsene Wenger declares that he is proud of Theo Walcott's professional attitude after watching the England international inspire the Gunners to a remarkable comeback victory against Reading.
Oct 31, 05:00
Tim Bresnan
Tim Bresnan: 'Kevin Pietersen return is normal'
Tim Bresnan insists that playing alongside Kevin Pietersen for England against India 'A' felt like "business as usual" as the controversial batsman made his international return on Tuesday.
Oct 31, 04:45
Jack Wilshere warms up
Jack Wilshere wants to start scoring regularly
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere feels that the main area of his game that needs improving is to get his name on the scoresheet more regularly.
Oct 31, 04:30
Joe Marler
Stuart Lancaster confident Joe Marler will be fit to face Fiji
Stuart Lancaster reveals that he expects Harlequins prop Joe Marler to be fit for England's first Autumn Test against Fiji next weekend.
Oct 31, 04:11
Wladimir Klitschko
ESPN to broadcast Wladimir Klitschko fight
ESPN signs a deal to broadcast Wladimir Klitschko's world heavyweight title defence against unbeaten Polish challenger Mariusz Wach next weekend.
Oct 31, 03:57
Michu reacts after a chance missed
Michu relishing Anfield trip
Swansea City forward Michu reveals that he has always dreamed of playing at Anfield as Michael Laudrup's side prepare to face Liverpool in the League Cup.
Oct 31, 03:38
Amir Khan
Amir Khan wants to win in style
Amir Khan admits that only an impressive win will do when he returns to the ring against Carlos Molina in December.
Oct 31, 03:16
Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon proud of Celtic response
Neil Lennon thinks that Celtic's crushing League Cup win over St Johnstone has put a marker down for the rest of the season.
Oct 31, 02:59
Generic image of a football
Nike close to signing third UFC champion
UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is reportedly close to signing a sponsorship deal with sportswear giant Nike.
Oct 31, 02:45
Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri proud of comeback against Palermo
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri believes that his side's 2-2 draw at Palermo is a positive result thanks to a spirited second-half comeback.
Oct 31, 02:33
Brian McDermott and Arsene Wenger shake hands at the end of the match
Arsene Wenger has sympathy for Brian McDermott
Arsene Wenger thinks that Reading manager Brian McDermott should try to focus on the positives of his side's performances despite watching them let a four-goal advantage slip against Arsenal.
Oct 31, 02:14
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc escapes punishment for conduct on home debut
Southampton confirm that they have decided not to take any action against goalkeeper Artur Boruc following claims he threw a water bottle and swore at fans during his home debut against Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 30, 05:58
Gareth Barry
Garry Barry admits defending title is tough
Gareth Barry believes that Manchester City are taking time to find form this season because teams are desperate to beat the defending Premier League champions.
Oct 30, 05:38
Kassam Stadium
Oxford United midfielder Adam Chapman suffers bizarre nipple injury
Oxford United manager Chris Wilder reveals that midfielder Adam Chapman nearly missed the weekend win over Wycombe Wanderers after burning his nipple with hot milk the night before the match.
Oct 30, 05:20
Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko motivated by fear of losing
Wladimir Klitschko reveals that he is motivated to train hard by fear of losing as he prepares to defend his world heavyweight titles against unbeaten Pole Maruisz Wach on November 10.
Oct 30, 05:04
Stuart Lancaster
England call up Matt Mullan as cover for Joe Marler
Worcester prop Matt Mullan is called into the England squad by Stuart Lancaster as Joe Marler becomes the latest player to be hampered by an injury problem ahead of the Autumn internationals.
Oct 30, 04:46
Andy Murray
Andy Murray calls for tougher drug testing in tennis
Andy Murray admits that he believes more out-of-competition testing can be done in the battle against drugs in sport.
Oct 30, 04:30
Rory Mcilroy
Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods in China
Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods by a single shot to win the 'Duel at Jinsha Lake' in China, a one-off shootout between the top two players in the world.
Oct 30, 04:12
Reading manager Brian McDermott
Brian McDermott defends Arsene Wenger from criticism
Reading manager Brian McDermott brands criticism of Arsene Wenger as "nonsense" ahead of their Capital One Cup match against Arsenal.
Oct 30, 03:52
Paolo Di Canio
Paolo Di Canio: 'Cup goal was like sex with Madonna'
Paolo Di Canio wants to recreate his finest moment as a West Ham United player, a cup winner against Manchester United, as he continues to forge a reputation as a giant killer as Swindon Town boss.
Oct 30, 03:39
Diego Maradona
Blackburn Rovers want Diego Maradona?
Diego Maradona is the latest high-profile name to be strongly linked to the vacant managerial post at Blackburn Rovers, with Shebby Singh reportedly keen on bringing the Argentine legend to Ewood Park.
Oct 30, 03:18
Steven Gerrard lays down the law to Phil Neville
Steven Gerrard slams Phil Neville for diving
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard thinks that Phil Neville let down Everton boss David Moyes by diving in Sunday's Merseyside derby.
Oct 30, 02:57
Steven Gerrard mediates as Raheem Sterling is told off by the ref
Steven Gerrard compares Everton to Stoke City
Steven Gerrard declares that Everton's physical, direct style reminds him of Stoke City following Sunday's Merseyside derby draw.
Oct 30, 02:45
Juan Mata celebrates scoring with Ashley Cole
Juan Mata eyes revenge against Manchester United
Juan Mata wants Chelsea to provide an instant response to their defeat against Manchester United by beating them in the League Cup on Wednesday.
Oct 30, 02:29
Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon demands domestic focus
Neil Lennon insists that he will not tolerate another performance like last weekend's defeat to Kilmarnock and is adamant that the Scottish Premier League remains his top priority.
Oct 30, 02:15
Emmanuel Adebayor
Steffen Freund: "Emmanuel Adebayor is not happy"
Spurs assistant manager Steffen Freund admits that Emmanuel Adebayor is unhappy with his reduced role at White Hart Lane so far this season.
Oct 30, 00:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego happy with Wolfsburg response under new regime
Diego believes that Wolfsburg caretaker manager Lorenz-Guenther Koestner deserves the job full time after they thrashed Dusseldorf in his first game in charge.
Oct 30, 00:45
Cesare Prandelli
Cesare Prandelli proud of Italian trio after Ballon d'Or nomination
Cesare Prandelli has heralded Azzurri trio Mario Balotelli, Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo's nomination for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award as a proud moment for Italian football.
Oct 30, 00:26
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