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Xavier Malisse advances over Pablo Andujar
Xavier Malisse cruises past Pablo Andujar in the first round of the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 02:23
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Olga Govortsova ousts Pauline Parmentier
Olga Govortsova comes from behind to defeat Pauline Parmentier in the Australian Open first round.
Jan 14, 02:14
China's Li Na makes a forehand return during her first round match against Sesil Karatantcheva at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Li Na gets past Sesil Karatantcheva
Li Na seals her place in the next round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over Sesil Karatantcheva.
Jan 14, 01:53
Russian Maria Sharapova returns a shot during her first round tie with Olga Puchkova during the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Maria Sharapova feeling fresh after Australian Open first round
Maria Sharapova says that she is ready for a long two weeks at the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 01:36
American Venus Williams returns a shot during her first round victory at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Venus Williams destroys Galina Voskoboeva
Venus Williams dismantles Galina Voskoboeva to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 01:26
Russian Maria Sharapova returns a shot during her first round tie with Olga Puchkova during the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Maria Sharapova breezes into round two
Maria Sharapova destroys Olga Puchkova in the first round of the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 01:09
Leyton Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt: "I'll knock Janko Tipsarevic off"
Lleyton Hewitt says that he is confident of upsetting world number nine Janko Tipsarevic in the first round of the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 00:26
Andy Murray in a practice session ahead of the ATP Finals
Andy Murray: "I have no idea how I'm going to play"
Andy Murray admits that he may be nervous ahead of his opening Australian Open match against Robin Haase.
Jan 14, 00:12
Walter Mazzarri
Walter Mazzarri: 'We started slowly'
Walter Mazzarri admits that his team started slowly against Palermo this afternoon.
Jan 13, 21:04
Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic on the touchline on December 2, 2012
Vladimir Petkovic defends Sergio Floccari handball
Vladimir Petkovic says that Lazio deserved their 2-0 win over Atalanta BC this afternoon.
Jan 13, 20:45
Scott Waites with the trophy, following his win in the BDO World Darts Championship on January 13, 2013
Scott Waites seals first BDO world title
Scott Waites wins his maiden BDO world championship courtesy of a 7-1 victory over Tony O'Shea.
Jan 13, 20:21
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stands dejected after the sending off of Laurent Koscielny against Man City on January 13, 2013
Arsene Wenger takes positives from Manchester City defeat
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere's performance and Abou Diaby's return signal positives for his Arsenal team, despite their 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.
Jan 13, 20:02
City captain Vincent Kompany tackles Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, a challenge which saw him receive a red card on January 13, 2013
Vincent Kompany: "No grudges against the referee"
Vincent Kompany "understands" that referees have a tough job following his red card against Arsenal this afternoon.
Jan 13, 19:39
Wesley Sneijder
Fatih Terim delivers Wesley Sneijder warning
Fatih Terim tells Welsey Sneijder that Galatasaray must be his first choice.
Jan 13, 19:27
M'Baye Niang
Team News: M'Baye Niang starts for AC Milan
M'Baye Niang partners Bojan and Stephan El Shaarawy in attack for AC Milan as they travel to face Sampdoria in Serie A.
Jan 13, 19:08
Yann M'Vila
Yann M'Vila undergoing Queens Park Rangers medical?
Reports suggest that Yann M'Vila is having a medical with Queens Park Rangers ahead of a £7.9m move to Loftus Road.
Jan 13, 18:52
City forward Edin Dzeko taps in the second goal against Arsenal on January 13, 2013
Edin Dzeko unsure of Laurent Koscielny red card
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko says that his goal against Arsenal this afternoon is "very important" for his confidence.
Jan 13, 18:34
City captain Vincent Kompany tackles Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, a challenge which saw him receive a red card on January 13, 2013
James Milner: 'Vincent Kompany decision was tough'
James Milner admits that the referee had a "tough" decision to make following Vincent Kompany's challenge on Jack Wilshere.
Jan 13, 18:19
Wigan boss Roberton Martinez likes what he see's against Reading on November 24, 2012
Roberto Martinez "disappointed" with poor finishing
Roberto Martinez feels that his Wigan Athletic team should have scored more goals against Fulham this afternoon.
Jan 12, 17:57
Jay Rodriguez is congratulated by team mate Rickie Lambert after his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Rickie Lambert: 'It was a stonewall penalty'
Rickie Lambert says that the referee was right to award Southampton a penalty against Aston Villa this afternoon.
Jan 12, 17:44
Barnsley striker Chris Dagnall celebrates his second goal in the win over Leeds on January 12, 2013
Barnsley see off Leeds United at Oakwell
A brace from Chris Dagnall helps Barnsley to defeat Leeds United at Oakwell.
Jan 12, 17:18
James McClean celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's third goal on January 12, 2013
Sunderland ease past West Ham United
Sunderland record a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 12, 17:03
Adam Le Fondre converts a penalty to pull a goal back against West Brom on January 12, 2013
Reading comeback stuns West Bromwich Albion
Reading score three goals in the final 10 minutes to record a precious victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Madejski Stadium.
Jan 12, 17:00
Saints forward Rickie Lambert celebrates the win over Aston Villa with goalkeeper Artur Boruc on January 12, 2013
Rickie Lambert penalty downs Aston Villa
Southampton defeat fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa by one goal at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 16:57
Walter Mazzarri
Walter Mazzarri flattered by Claudio Marchisio comments
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri says that Claudio Marchisio's recent comments should be taken as a compliment.
Jan 12, 16:15
Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson celebrates the opening goal against West Ham on January 12, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sunderland edging out West Ham
Sebastian Larsson's 25-yard effort sees Sunderland leading West Ham United at half time.
Jan 12, 15:55
Jay Rodriguez is congratulated by team mate Rickie Lambert after his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Half-Time Report: Southampton lead at Villa Park
Rickie Lambert converts from the spot to give Southampton a half-time lead at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 15:51
Romelu Lukaku slots home the opener against Reading on January 12, 2013
Half-Time Report: Romelu Lukaku strike gives West Bromwich Albion lead
West Bromwich Albion lead Reading at the half-time interval thanks to Romelu Lukaku's eighth goal of the season.
Jan 12, 15:48
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque attends Everton, Swansea game
Vicente del Bosque attends Everton's game with Swansea City, with reports suggesting that Michu could receive a call-up to the Spanish squad for next month's friendly with Uruguay.
Jan 12, 15:03
Wesley Sneijder
Galatasaray announce Wesley Sneijder talks
Galatasaray announce that talks with Wesley Sneijder are now underway.
Jan 12, 14:48
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Liverpool on January 2, 2013
Team News: Martin O'Neill makes three changes
Martin O'Neill shakes up his Sunderland defence for today's visit of West Ham United.
Jan 12, 14:32
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Aston Villa
Paul Lambert and Nigel Adkins both make changes to their starting lineups for today's match at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 14:20
Sporting's Daniel Carrico lines up for a Europa League tie with Man City on March 15, 2012
Team News: Daniel Carrico handed Reading debut
Daniel Carrico starts in midfield for Reading in today's home fixture with West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 12, 14:10
England's James Tredwell celebrates a wicket in the one-day clash with South Africa on September 2, 2012
James Tredwell aiming for regular spot
James Tredwell says that he must prove his worth to the England team during the one-day tour of India.
Jan 12, 12:06
Agnieszka Radwanska
Agnieszka Radwanska ready to win first Grand Slam
Agnieszka Radwanska says that she is in confident mood ahead of the Australian Open.
Jan 12, 11:47
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer "eager" for Australian Open
Roger Federer says that he is happy with his game heading into the Australian Open.
Jan 12, 11:29
South Africa's Hashim Amla against Australia on December 1, 2012
Faf du Plessis closing in on century
Faf du Plessis helps South Africa to 390-5 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Jan 12, 11:17
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic wins in Sydney
Bernard Tomic wins his first ATP Tour title at the Sydney International.
Jan 12, 10:51
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Brisbane Heat through to Big Bash semis
Luke Pomsersbach smashes 82 runs to help Brisbane Heat reach the semi-final of the Big Bash tournament.
Jan 12, 10:49
Luka Modric and Paul Scholes
10am Transfer Talk Update: Wesley Sneijder, Luka Modric, Thomas Ince
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer activity.
Jan 12, 10:29
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