South African Kevin Anderson hits a forehand shot during his third round match against Fernando Verdasco at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Kevin Anderson reaches last 16
Kevin Anderson triumphs over Fernando Verdasco to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 08:17
Lance Armstrong
Novak Djokovic: 'Lance Armstrong should suffer for his lies'
Novak Djokovic says that Lance Armstrong should "suffer" for cheating the sport of cycling and its fans.
Jan 18, 07:45
Spain's Nicolas Almagro celebrates during his third round match with Jerzy Janowicz at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Nicolas Almagro edges past Jerzy Janowicz
Nicolas Almagro wins through to the fourth round of the Australian Open following a three-set victory over Jerzy Janowicz.
Jan 18, 07:26
Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after winning a point in his third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Kei Nishikori ends Evgeny Donskoy run
Kei Nishikori reaches the fourth round of the Australian Open with a straightforward victory over Evgeny Donskoy.
Jan 18, 07:08
Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic plays a shot in his third round match against Julien Benneteau at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Janko Tipsarevic outlasts Julien Benneteau
Janko Tipsarevic progresses to the fourth round of the Australian Open following a bruising five-set contest with Julien Benneteau.
Jan 18, 06:56
Novak Djokovic celebrates defeating Radek Stepanek in the third round at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Novak Djokovic gets past Radek Stepanek
Novak Djokovic continues his run at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Radek Stepanek.
Jan 18, 06:09
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer, Bernard Tomic set for evening tussle
Roger Federer and Bernard Tomic will play the evening session on Rod Laver tomorrow.
Jan 18, 05:28
Heather Watson hits a forehand return shot during her first round match with Alexandra Cadantu at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Heather Watson sees improvement
Heather Watson says that she improved upon her performance against Agnieszka Radwanska since the last time that they met at Wimbledon.
Jan 18, 05:09
Britain's Heather Watson hits a shot during her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Heather Watson takes lessons from defeat
Heather Watson says that she will take lessons from her run to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 04:51
Serbia's Ana Ivanovic celebrates winning a point during her third round match at the at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Ana Ivanovic sends Jelena Jankovic home
Ana Ivanovic sets up an Australian Open fourth-round meeting with Agnieszka Radwanska with victory over Jelena Jankovic.
Jan 18, 04:16
China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Sorana Cirstea in the third round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Li Na advances into fourth round
Li Na triumphs over Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 03:26
Russia's Ekaterina Makarova hits a forehand return during her third round encounter with Marion Bartoli at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Ekaterina Makarova survives Marion Bartoli fightback
Ekaterina Makarova struggles in getting past Marion Bartoli but gets the job done to set up a clash with Angelique Kerber.
Jan 18, 03:11
Germany's Julia Goerges plays a shot during her third round match against Zheng Jie at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Julia Goerges digs deep to oust Zheng Jie
Julia Goerges triumphs over Zheng Jie in three sets to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 02:29
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska playing a shot during her third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Angieszka Radwanska happy with start
Agnieszka Radwanska is "extremely happy" with her current performance levels at the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 02:11
German Angelique Kerber celebrates after winning her third round match against Madison Keys at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Angelique Kerber dispatches Madison Keys in two
Angelique Kerber secures her spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 7-5 victory over American wildcard Madison Keys.
Jan 18, 01:57
Britain's Heather Watson hits a forehand return during her match against Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Agnieszka Radwanska sweeps Heather Watson aside
Agnieszka Radwanska defeats Heather Watson 6-3 6-1 to book her place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 18, 01:43
Juan Martin del Potro
Juan Martin del Potro: 'I know how to beat top players'
Juan Martin del Potro says that he has to be good at the net to beat the world's top tennis players.
Jan 18, 01:28
Britain's Andy Murray returns a shot during his first round clash with Robin Haase at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Andy Murray hits back at Christophe Rochus doping claim
Andy Murray says that Christophe Rochus's comments on doping in tennis are "far from the truth".
Jan 18, 00:33
Great Britain's Andy Murray in action in the second round against Joao Sousa on January 17, 2013
Andy Murray familiar with Ricardas Berankis
Andy Murray says that he is familiar with his next Australian Open opponent Ricardas Berankis.
Jan 18, 00:16
Malky Mackay
Preview:Blackpool vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackpool and Cardiff City at Bloomfield Road.
Jan 17, 18:15
Kaka
6pm Transfer Talk Update: Luciano Becchio, Danny Graham, Kaka
Sports Mole takes a look at the latest activity with 14 days left in the January transfer window.
Jan 17, 18:00
Blackpool boss Michael Appleton on the touchline against Wolves on December 21, 2012
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Charlton Athletic
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic.
Jan 17, 17:41
Birmingham manager Lee Clark
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole previews Birmingham City's game against Brighton & Hove Albion at home on Saturday.
Jan 17, 17:12
Pep Guardiola
Agent: 'Pep Guardiola signed before Christmas'
Pep Guardiola's representative Maria Orobitg says that the Spaniard was lured by the "potential" of Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 16:50
Pep Guardiola
Hans-Joachim Watzke hails Pep Guardiola appointment
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke says that he was "surprised" to hear of Pep Guardiola's impending appointment at Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 16:32
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal to make comeback in Chile
Rafael Nadal will compete in next month's Vina del Mar Open in Chile.
Jan 17, 16:19
Laura Robson
Laura Robson looks to Sloane Stephens encounter
Laura Robson says that her Australian Open third-round match against Sloane Stephens will be "tough".
Jan 17, 16:05
M'Baye Niang
M'Baye Niang: 'I am not the Mario Balotelli of AC Milan'
AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang says that he is not the new Mario Balotelli.
Jan 17, 15:45
Lazio forward Sergio Floccari celebrates with teammates after scoring in his sides Serie A match with Atalanta on January 13, 2013
Lazio, Genoa face possible points deduction
Lazio and Genoa both face potential points deductions for alleged involvement in match-fixing.
Jan 17, 15:30
Kaka
AC Milan reveal Kaka loan talks
AC Milan's TV channel reports that the club are in talks about a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Kaka.
Jan 17, 15:14
Novak Djokovic celebrates defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open day three - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Jan 15, 23:55
Inter Milan player Rodrigo Palacio is carried by teammate Fredy Guarin as he celebrates scoring on January 15, 2013
Andrea Ranocchia heads Inter through
Andrea Ranocchia's header sees Inter Milan break Bologna's hearts after 120 minutes of football at the San Siro.
Jan 15, 22:36
Kell Brook
Kell Brook relishing underdog status
Kell Brook says that taking Devon Alexander's title on American soil will be the "icing on the cake".
Jan 15, 22:22
Plainmoor
Exeter City rescue point at Plainmoor
Exeter City earn a point from their trip to Plainmoor to face Torquay United as the teams draw 1-1.
Jan 15, 21:53
Shaun Williams celebrates scoring for MK Dons in their FA Cup third round replay on January 15, 2013
Shaun Williams, Dean Bowditch seal MK Dons progression
Dean Bowditch's 35-yard strike seals a 2-0 win for MK Dons against Sheffield Wednesday.
Jan 15, 21:39
Fulham player Marcello Trotta during his sides match with Sheffield Wednesday on August 28, 2012
Marcello Trotta extends Brentford stay
Marcello Trotta signs a deal keeping him at Brentford until the end of the season.
Jan 15, 20:55
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger looks dejected at half-time against Bradford on December 11, 2012
Arsene Wenger promises to "spend big"
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal will "spend big" in order to return to the top of the Premier League.
Jan 15, 20:36
Paul McGinley
Paul McGinley relishing Tom Watson battle
Paul McGinley says that he is looking forward to locking horns with US Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson at Gleneagles in 2014.
Jan 15, 20:13
Massadio Haidara of AS Nancy Lorraine at a press conference ahead of their match with Montpellier on October 29, 2011
Newcastle United make Massadio Haidara bid?
Newcastle United open the bidding on Nancy left-back Massadio Haidara, according to reports.
Jan 15, 19:58
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson claps after the FA Cup match against AFC Wimbledon on December 2, 2012
Team News: Gary MacKenzie, Jon Otsemobor return for MK Dons
Karl Robinson recalls Gary MacKenzie and Jon Otsemobor to his MK Dons starting lineup for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup.
Jan 15, 19:43
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