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Steve Bruce applauds Chelsea display
Steve Bruce says that Chelsea were too good for Hull City in the opening stages of their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.Aug 18, 19:52
Hull City's Steve Bruce on board with name change
Steve Bruce says that the money owner Assem Allam pumps into Hull City gives him the right to change the club's name.Aug 18, 19:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Blackburn Rovers sign former Watford youngster
Blackburn Rovers sign young defender Aaron Tumwa on a one-year contract.Aug 18, 19:14
Southampton sign Pablo Osvaldo
Southampton announce the signing of forward Pablo Osvaldo from Roma for a reported fee of £15m.Aug 18, 18:31
Team News: Isco makes Real Madrid debut
Isco will make his Real Madrid debut in their opening La Liga encounter with Real Betis.Aug 18, 18:23
Team News: Edinson Cavani gets first Paris Saint-Germain start
Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both start for Paris Saint-Germain as they take on Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes this evening.Aug 18, 18:10
Match Analysis: Monaco 4-1 Montpellier
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this afternoon's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Montpellier.Aug 18, 14:40
Live Commentary: Monaco 4-1 Montpellier - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Monaco's Ligue 1 encounter with Montpellier HSC at the Stade Louis II.Aug 18, 11:30
Saint-Etienne maintain 100% record
Saint-Etienne narrowly defeat Guingamp by one goal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to keep intact their 100% record in Ligue 1.Aug 17, 20:18
Quickfire double sees Bastia triumph
Bastia win their first game of the Ligue 1 season thanks to goals from Gianni Bruno and Adama Ba.Aug 17, 20:08
Lille fall to defeat at Reims
A late Marko Basa strike is not enough to see Lille avoid a 2-1 defeat at Reims.Aug 17, 20:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Feric-bautheac-jeremy-pied-nice.jpg "Nice's Eric Bautheac and Jeremy Pied celebrate their team's win over Paris Saint-Germain on December 1, 2012")
Nice off the mark in Ligue 1
Nice beat Rennes 2-1 at the Stade du Ray to claims their first three points of the new Ligue 1 season.Aug 17, 19:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F49%2Fbordeaux.jpg "Cheick Diabate is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Newcastle on December 6, 2012")
Ten-man Bordeaux battle for a point
Toulouse and Bordeaux are still without a win in Ligue 1 after their goalless draw at the Stade Municipal.Aug 17, 19:54
Eric Hely looks on the brightside
Sochaux coach Eric Hely says that his players gave everything in the second half of their 3-1 defeat to Lyon.Aug 17, 19:02
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Remi Garde pleased with confidence-boosting win
Lyon boss Remi Garde says that he is pleased with his team's 3-1 win over Sochaux.Aug 17, 18:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F14%2Ffrancis-gillot.jpg "Bordeaux's coach Francis Gillot during his side's Europa League match against Benfica on March 7, 2013")
Jussie understands Francis Gillot stance
Brazilian forward Jussie says that he is ready to play for Bordeaux despite handing in a transfer request.Aug 17, 18:33
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Team News: Jean-Christophe Bahebeck starts for Valenciennes
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck starts in attack for Valenciennes for their trip to Bastia in Ligue 1.Aug 17, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Fclaude-puel-nice.jpg "Nice coach Claude Puel gestures to his players on the touchline on December 1, 2012")
Team News: Claude Puel names one up front for Nice
Dario Cvitanich starts as the front man for Nice as they welcome Rennes to the Stade du Ray for this evening's Ligue 1 clash.Aug 17, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Frene-girard.jpg "Montpellier manager Rene Girard watches his side's Champions League match against Arsenal on November 21, 2012")
Team News: Divock Origi starts against Reims
Belgian teenager Divock Origi starts up front for Lille as they travel to the Stade Auguste Delaune to face Reims.Aug 17, 17:42
Team News: Henrique returns for Bordeaux
Bordeaux manager Francis Gillot makes two changes to the side that lost 2-0 to Monaco for this evening's trip to Toulouse.Aug 17, 17:29
Team News: Three-man attack for Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier names an attacking lineup for this evening's Ligue 1 clash with Guingamp.Aug 17, 17:12
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Ryo Miyaichi to stay at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger hints the Ryo Miyaichi may have a role to play for Arsenal this season.Aug 17, 04:58
Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola: 'Luiz Gustavo chose to leave'
Pep Guardiola says that it was Luiz Gustavo's decision to leave Bayern Munich for Wolfsburg.Aug 17, 04:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F46%2Fmario-gotze-borussia-dortmund.jpg "Mario Gotze celebrates his goal on November 17, 2012")
Mario Gotze in line for Bayern Munich debut?
Pep Guardiola says that Mario Gotze has a "good chance" of making his debut for the Bundesliga champions against Eintracht Frankfurt this afternoon.Aug 17, 04:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F22%2Fvictoria-azarenka_1.jpg "Victoria Azarenka celebrates after defeating Alize Cornet during their third round match of the French Open on June 1, 2013")
Victoria Azarenka seals semi-final berth
Victoria Azarenka defeats Caroline Wozniacki to set up a semi-final clash with Jelena Jankovic at the Cincinnati Open.Aug 17, 04:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F04%2Fbafetimbi-gomis-lyon.jpg "Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis celebrates a goal against Valenciennes on January 25, 2013")
Bafetimbi Gomis keen on Bundesliga switch
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas urges Bafetimbi Gomis to make a decision on his future.Aug 17, 03:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F05%2Fdavidpizarro_20091001.jpg "David Pizarro")
David Pizarro sidelined with muscle tear
David Pizarro looks likely to miss the start of Fiorentina's season after tearing an abdominal muscle in Chile's 6-0 win over Iraq.Aug 17, 03:23
Norwich City's Gary Hooper doubtful for Everton clash
Chris Hughton says that Gary Hooper will be given as much time as possible to prove his fitness ahead of this afternoon's opening Premier League clash with Everton.Aug 17, 03:01
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Samantha Stosur splits with coach David Taylor
Australian number one Samantha Stosur splits with coach David Taylor after a six-year partnership.Aug 17, 02:33
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert "excited" for new season
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that he is eager to feel the pressures of competitive football as the start to the Premier League season draws ever nearer.Aug 17, 02:16
Arsene Wenger applauds Aston Villa's youthful approach
Arsene Wenger says that Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is planning for the future by investing heavily in youth at Villa Park.Aug 17, 02:00
Stoke City's Mark Hughes: "We are ready"
Mark Hughes says that Stoke City are ready for their opening Premier League assignment against Liverpool at Anfield.Aug 17, 01:40
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Patrick Reed takes up running at Wyndham Championship
Patrick Reed leads the Wyndham Championship by one shot after 36 holes at Sedgefield Country Club, North Carolina.Aug 17, 01:16
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Agnieszka Radwanska withdraws from Cincinnati Open
Agnieszka Radwanska pulls out of the Cincinnati Open so that she can attend her grandfather's funeral.Aug 16, 05:04
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Preview:Millwall vs. Huddersfield Town
Sports Mole takes a look at Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Huddersfield Town at the New Den.Aug 16, 04:49
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Ross Fisher ties lead in Wyndham Championship
Ross Fisher shoots a six-under 64 to tie for the lead after the first round of the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina.Aug 16, 04:20
Mark Bowen: 'Stoke City fans behind Mark Hughes'
Stoke City assistant manager Mark Bowen believes that the fans are happy with their new manager Mark Hughes.Aug 16, 04:04
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Michael Laudrup dismisses Michu speculation
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says that Spanish striker Michu is not for sale.Aug 16, 03:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Fnikola-zigic-birmingham-city.jpg "Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic celebrates a late equaliser against Brighton on January 19, 2013")
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes a look at Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Brighton & Hove Albion.Aug 16, 03:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Fsam-vokes-burnley.jpg "Burnley's Sam Vokes celebrates scoring the opener against Millwall on January 19, 2013")
Preview:Burnley vs. Yeovil Town
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Yeovil Town at Turf Moor.Aug 16, 03:09
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