Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Gille Simon during their fourth round match of the French Open on June 2, 2013
Roger Federer "happy" to avoid early French Open exit
Roger Federer says that he is "happy" to have avoided an upset against Gilles Simon in the French Open to advance to the last eight.
Jun 3, 07:22
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on the pitch before the match against the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Warren Gatland: 'British and Irish Lions can improve'
Warren Gatland wants the British and Irish Lions to reach their full potential against Western Force on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 07:03
Rep of Ireland defender Richard Dunne applauds after a game with Georgia on June 2, 2013
Richard Dunne delighted by "perfect" comeback
Richard Dunne says that his comeback match in football couldn't "have gone more perfectly" after the Republic of Ireland's win over Georgia.
Jun 3, 06:49
England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Brazil during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Joe Hart: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ripped it up'
Joe Hart heaps praise on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for his display against Brazil on Sunday.
Jun 3, 06:39
Lions' Owen Farrell kicks during the game with the Barbarians on June 1, 2013
Owen Farrell plays down Schalk Brits punch-up
Owen Farrell says that there are no grudges between him and Saracens teammate Schalk Brits after the pair clashed on the British and Irish Lions tour.
Jun 3, 06:25
London Wasps' Billy Vunipola is tackled by Gloucester's Nick Wood on February 17, 2013
Stuart Lancaster: 'Billy Vunipola not guaranteed England place'
Stuart Lancaster says that nobody can be certain of a place in the England team.
Jun 3, 06:09
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho during the match against Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Arjen Robben: 'Jose Mourinho will help Chelsea rule England'
Arjen Robben says that Jose Mourinho can make Chelsea the best team in England.
Jun 3, 05:55
British and Irish lions player Brian O'Driscoll tries to break through a tackle from South Africa's Adi Jacobs on June 27, 2009
Brian O'Driscoll to captain British and Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll will captain the British and Irish Lions against Western Force on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 05:43
England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is congratulated by team mates after scoring the equaliser against Brazil during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Roy Hodgson hails Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain impact
Roy Hodgson says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain changed the game for England against Brazil on Sunday.
Jun 3, 05:30
England's Wayne Rooney is congratulated by team mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after scoring his team's second goal against Brazil during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain disappointed despite good result
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says that England's draw in Brazil was a "good result" but admits that he is disappointed at not being able to hold on to the lead.
Jun 3, 05:15
Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts as he defeats Belgium's David Goffin during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament on May 28, 2013
Live Commentary: Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage from Roland Garros where Novak Djokovic beat Grigor Dimitrov in the third round of the French Open.
Jun 1, 17:02
Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013
Live Commentary: British and Irish Lions 59-8 Barbarians - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from Hong Kong where the British and Irish Lions take on the Barbarians in their tour opener.
Jun 1, 11:00
Porto's Eliaquim Mangala takes a throw in on November 6, 2012
Porto man flattered by Chelsea link
Eliaquim Mangala says that he is flattered to be linked with a move to Chelsea.
May 31, 07:59
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini excited by Manchester City plans
Manuel Pellegrini says that Manchester City will play "very good football" if they appoint him as their new manager.
May 31, 07:45
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates after Norwich score an own goal and his team's third on April 13, 2013
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain eager to maintain family pride in Brazil
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen to follow in his father's footsteps by beating Brazil at the Maracana with England on Sunday.
May 31, 07:38
Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg in action on May 11, 2013
Stuart Hogg: 'I'm lucky to be on the British and Irish Lions tour'
Stuart Hogg says that he is lucky to have been selected for the British and Irish Lions summer tour.
May 31, 07:11
Adam Jones
Adam Jones "chuffed" with British and Irish Lions start
Adam Jones says that he is "chuffed" to be starting for the British and Irish Lions against the Barbarians on Saturday, and is keen to make an early impression.
May 31, 06:59
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku happy to leave Chelsea on loan
Romelu Lukaku says that he is willing to secure another loan move to play regular football but wants to fight for his place at Chelsea.
May 31, 06:47
Andre Schurrle
Bayer Leverkusen chief confirms Chelsea, Andre Schurrle deal
Wolfgang Holzhauser says that Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed deals for Andre Schurrle and Kevin de Bruyne.
May 31, 06:30
Justin Tipuric runs with the ball for Wales in their match against Ireland on February 2, 2013
Justin Tipuric shocked to earn Lions start
Justin Tipuric says that it is "unreal" to be named in the British and Irish Lions side to face the Barbarians on Saturday.
May 31, 06:20
Asmir Begovic
Stoke City: 'Asmir Begovic can join top club'
Stoke City say that they will not stop Asmir Begovic from joining a 'top club' but only for the right price.
May 31, 06:09
PSG executive Leonardo takes a press conference in Milan on July 7, 2011
Paris Saint-Germain's Leonardo hit with nine-month ban
Paris Saint-Germain will appeal the nine-month ban handed to Leonardo for pushing over a referee.
May 31, 05:59
Luis Suarez moments after missing an opportunity to equalise against Tottenham on November 28, 2012
Luis Suarez: 'I want a change of environment'
Luis Suarez says that he wants a "change of environment" and is unsure as to whether or not he will be a Liverpool player next season.
May 31, 05:47
Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg in action on May 11, 2013
Stuart Hogg: 'I've got nothing to lose'
Stuart Hogg says that he can play without fear against the Barbarians due to being selected ahead of favourites Leigh Halfpenny and Rob Kearney.
May 31, 05:28
Lions coach Warren Gatland at a press conference on May 13, 2013
Warren Gatland: 'Nobody guaranteed Australia start'
Warren Gatland says that everyone has a chance of earning a starting place against Australia in the first Test.
May 31, 05:17
Australia's Ricky Ponting walks off the pitch for the last time on December 3, 2012
Ricky Ponting available for Ashes
Ricky Ponting says that he will be available for the Ashes if needed by Australia.
May 29, 07:54
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Gareth Bale agent talks up Real Madrid move
Gareth Bale's agent says it would be an "honour" for Real Madrid to show an interest in the player.
May 29, 07:37
Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies keen to learn from Brian O'Driscoll
Jonathan Davies says that he cannot wait to play alongside Brian O'Driscoll for the British and Irish Lions.
May 29, 07:27
Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll keen to support skipper Sam Warburton
Brian O'Driscoll says that the whole British and Irish Lions squad can help out Sam Warburton as captain.
May 29, 07:07
Barbarians' Martin Castrogiovanni during a training session on May 28, 2013
Martin Castrogiovanni to make Barbarians debut
The Barbarians reveal their starting XV for the match with the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, with Martin Castrogiovanni making his debut.
May 29, 06:58
Wales' Dan Biggar in action against Ireland on February 2, 2013
Shaun Edwards "amazed" by British and Irish Lions Dan Biggar snub
Shaun Edwards says that he can't believe that Dan Biggar was not picked for the British and Irish Lions squad.
May 29, 06:48
Ulster's Rory Best stands dejected during the RaboDirect PRO12 Final on May 25, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll backs Rory Best for British and Irish Lions
Brian O'Driscoll says that Rory Best can more than compensate for the absence of Dylan Hartley on the British and Irish Lions tour.
May 29, 06:33
Gethin Jenkins
Gethin Jenkins ruled out of Lions opener
Gethin Jenkins will miss the British and Irish Lions match against the Barbarians due to a calf strain.
May 29, 06:23
England's coach Stuart Lancaster during the match against South Africa on November 24, 2012
Stuart Lancaster commands strict discipline
Stuart Lancaster says that he expects the England players to behave during their tour of South America.
May 29, 06:14
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson backs Wayne Rooney to shine
Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney will show his passion for England against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 06:00
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez during the match with Swansea City on May 7, 2013
Gary Caldwell: 'Roberto Martinez can become top manager'
Gary Caldwell says that Roberto Martinez can become a top manager should he leave Wigan Athletic.
May 29, 05:50
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
Roy Hodgson demands fan behaviour
Roy Hodgson says that he wrote each England fan a letter begging them not to cause trouble against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 05:40
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson clears up captaincy confusion
Roy Hodgson explains his making Frank Lampard the England captain before giving the duty to Ashley Cole.
May 29, 05:28
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Frank Lampard: 'Ashley Cole deserves England captaincy'
Frank Lampard says that Ashley Cole deserves to lead out England at Wembley on Wednesday.
May 29, 05:14
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jagielka pays tribute to David Moyes
Phil Jagielka praises David Moyes for the impact he has had on his football career.
May 28, 07:48
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