Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher on November 19, 2012
Brian Urlacher hopes old side Chicago Bears fall just short
Brian Urlacher will continue to follow the Chicago Bears, but would be annoyed if they won the Super Bowl without him.
Jul 19, 15:17
New Chiefs QB Alex Smith during a practice session on May 29, 2013
Alex Smith looking forward to Andy Reid offense
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is looking forward to his career at his new club.
Jul 19, 15:01
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers on December 23, 2012
Aaron Rodgers: Green Bay Packers "different" this season
Aaron Rodgers admits that it will take a while to get used to the new-look Green Bay Packers this season.
Jul 19, 14:48
Nico Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg pleased with new Sauber backing
Nico Hulkenberg is glad that Sauber managed to secure further financial backing.
Jul 19, 13:59
Shalke player Julian Draxler challenges for the ball in his team's match with Greuther Fuerth on February 2, 2013
Julian Draxler would have considered Borussia Dortmund
Julian Draxler says that he would have liked to have spoken to Borussia Dortmund when they were interested in him.
Jul 19, 13:47
Carl Jenkinson
Carl Jenkinson targets World Cup place
Carl Jenkinson believes that he can get into England's World Cup squad with a good season for Arsenal.
Jul 19, 13:19
Liverpool's Jose Enrique and Udinese's Diego Fabbrini battle for the ball on December 6, 2012
Watford sign Udinese trio
Three Udinese players agree to join Watford permanently, with others likely to follow in the coming days.
Jul 19, 12:58
Legendary Man City 'keeper Bert Trautmann pictured on November 1, 2004
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann dies, aged 89
Former Manchester City goalkeeping legend Bert Trautmann dies, aged 89.
Jul 19, 12:38
Nicky Bailey
Nicky Bailey joins Millwall
Nicky Bailey signs for Millwall on a free transfer after his Middlesbrough contract expired.
Jul 19, 12:23
Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013
England strike just before lunch
England take a late wicket in the morning session as Tim Bresnan dismisses Shane Watson before the lunch break.
Jul 19, 12:06
Tottenham's Gareth Bale celebrates with team mate Jermaine Defoe after scoring the opening goal against Swindon in a pre-season friendly on July 16, 2013
1pm Transfer Talk Update: Gareth Bale, Cesc Fabregas, Hatem Ben Arfa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest comings, goings and rumours from the transfer world.
Jul 19, 12:01
Schalke's Benedikt Hoewedes and Hannover's Mame Biram Diouf battle for the ball in the air on January 18, 2013
Stoke City confirm Mame Biram Diouf interest
Stoke City's chairman reveals that the club is interested in signing Mame Biram Diouf.
Jul 19, 11:24
Christian Eriksen
Five possible destinations for Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole considers five possible destinations for Christian Eriksen should the Dane leave Ajax.
Jul 19, 10:53
Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic celebrates after scoring against Inter Milan on February 17, 2013
Where does Stevan Jovetic fit in at Manchester City?
Sports Mole takes a look at what Stevan Jovetic would bring to Manchester City.
Jul 19, 09:48
Ian Botham in action on June 12, 1991
On this day: Ian Botham makes final first-class appearance
As the second Ashes Test continues, Sports Mole takes a look back at Ian Botham's career highlights, 20 years to the day that he made his first-class swan song.
Jul 19, 08:46
Roma's Miralem Pjanic on December 8, 2012
Miralem Pjanic: "I don't want to leave" Roma
Miralem Pjanic says that he wants to sign a new contract with Roma rather than leave the club.
Jul 18, 13:59
Freiburg's Matthias Ginter in action on February 23, 2013
Matthias Ginter wants Freiburg stay
Matthias Ginter says that he would rather wait to leave Freiburg than sit on the bench at another club.
Jul 18, 13:38
Ian Poulter
Ian Poulter hits first-round 72
Ian Poulter goes one over par in the first round of the Open Championship at Muirfield.
Jul 18, 13:32
Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin on the touchline on December 10, 2012
Francesco Guidolin signs Udinese extension
Francesco Guidolin pens a new Udinese contract that will see him stay until the summer of 2017.
Jul 18, 13:07
Force India driver Paul Di Resta during practise on May 10, 2013
Paul Di Resta: 'Tests are beneficial'
Paul Di Resta admits that he can see a lot of benefit in the Silverstone tests.
Jul 18, 12:41
Australia's Peter Siddle after England's innings during day one of the First Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
England lose three before lunch
England lose three wickets before lunch but regroup to move on to 80-3.
Jul 18, 12:16
Exeter manager Paul Tisdale during his side's game with Cheltenham Town on October 27, 2012
Paul Tisdale: 'I'm not joining Swindon Town'
Paul Tisdale insists that he is staying at Exeter City despite rumours linking him to Swindon Town.
Jul 18, 11:58
Salford City Reds' Liam Foran in action on May 26, 2013
Liam Foran leaves Salford City Reds
Liam Foran leaves the Salford City Reds after just six months at the club.
Jul 18, 11:43
Brian Laws
Brian Laws expects Connor Jennings loan
Brian Laws admits that Connor Jennings could be sent out on loan again.
Jul 18, 11:21
En Avant Guingamp's Gilbert Imbula Wanga on August 9, 2011
Marseille agree Gianelli Imbula fee with Guingamp
Marseille reveal that they have had a bid accepted for Guingamp's Gianelli Imbula.
Jul 18, 09:59
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
Park Joo-Hoo signs for Mainz 05
Park Joo-Hoo signs a two-year contract with Mainz 05.
Jul 18, 09:39
Kevin Strootman
Kevin Strootman: 'Roma is a step up from PSV Eindhoven'
Kevin Strootman is looking forward to the step up in the calibre of players he will test himself against in Italy.
Jul 18, 09:17
Giants' Lawrence Tynes in action on October 28, 2012
Lawrence Tynes agrees Tampa Bay Buccaneers deal
Lawrence Tynes joins the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to replace the injured Connor Barth.
Jul 18, 08:59
Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz warms up against New Orleans Saints on December 9, 2012
Victor Cruz: 'I could have got more money elsewhere'
Victor Cruz admits that he chose to renew his New York Giants contract to stay with his family.
Jul 18, 08:49
Detroit's Jahvid Best at practice on June 14, 2013
Detroit Lions release Jahvid Best
Jahvid Best is released by the Detroit Lions after three years at the club.
Jul 18, 08:31
Former NY Giants player Lawrence Taylor on December 27, 2009
Bill Parcells: 'Lawrence Taylor is best ever'
Bill Parcells says that he would choose Lawrence Taylor for his team ahead of any player to have ever played in the NFL.
Jul 18, 08:14
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski in action against an Indonesian XI on July 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Vietnam 1-7 Arsenal - as it happened
Live text commentary as Arsenal took on Vietnam in their pre-season tour of Asia and won 7-1.
Jul 17, 11:00
Moenchengladbach head coach Lucien Favre of Switzerland arrives the stadium prior to the Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich on December 14, 2012
Lucien Favre targets Borussia Monchengladbach consolidation
Lucien Favre admits that Borussia Monchengladbach must establish themselves in the top half before becoming regular European hopefuls.
Jul 17, 09:47
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Napoli chase Gonzalo Higuain, Leandro Damiao
Napoli's president admits on Twitter that the club wants to sign Gonzalo Higuain and Leandro Damiao.
Jul 17, 09:31
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Robert Lewandowski accepts Borussia Dortmund stay
Robert Lewandowski agrees to stay at Borussia Dortmund for the final year of his contract.
Jul 17, 09:10
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'I turned down Paris Saint-Germain'
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo admits that he had discussions to become Paris Saint-Germain's new coach.
Jul 16, 11:27
Lyon boss Remi Garde during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Remi Garde pleased with Lyon's pre-season spirit
Remi Garde believes that Lyon's preparations are going well ahead of the new season.
Jul 16, 11:14
If Rodgers has a spare £22m, then Shakthar striker Henrikh Mkhitaryan could well be on his wishlist.
Borussia Dortmund's new signings impress Jurgen Klopp
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is pleased with how his three new signings have settled in at the club.
Jul 16, 11:03
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho eyes several seasons at Monaco
Ricardo Carvalho feels that he has more than a year left in him.
Jul 16, 10:46
Napoli defender Hugo Campagnaro during his side's match with Chievo on March 10, 2013
Hugo Campagnaro targets Inter Milan improvement
Hugo Campagnaro believes that Inter Milan will improve under new coach Walter Mazzarri.
Jul 15, 10:30
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