West Ham defender James Collins celebrates his equaliser against Man Utd with Ricardo Vaz Te on January 5, 2013
West Ham United defender James Collins to return against Tottenham Hotspur?
West Ham defender James Collins says that he should be able to make a return to action in next weekend's Premier League match against Spurs.
Feb 16, 10:25
Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Agent: 'Christian Benteke could leave this summer'
Christian Benteke's agent says that the Aston Villa striker could leave Villa Park this summer for a bigger club.
Feb 16, 10:07
Luol Deng
Luol Deng expected to miss EuroBasket this summer
Chicago Bulls and Great Britain small forward Luol Deng says that he is likely to miss this summer's European basketball championships to enjoy a rest.
Feb 16, 09:56
Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben 'desperate' to play against Arsenal
Arjen Robben says that he "desperately" wants to start against Arsenal after being left on the bench for Bayern Munich last night.
Feb 16, 09:41
Alastair Cook
England, New Zealand one-day international teams announced
England welcome back Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Graeme Swann, James Anderson and Jonathan Trott for the ODI series against New Zealand.
Feb 16, 09:20
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo crosses during his team's match with Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole picks apart the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 13, 22:14
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has his shoot tipped onto the bar on February 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates on the huge Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 13, 18:45
Liverpool players walk way dejected after Romelu Lukaku scores for West Brom on February 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Liverpool 0-2 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole casts its eye over a shock win for West Brom over Liverpool this evening.
Feb 11, 22:25
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard rues a missed chance during his side's match with West Brom on February 11, 2013
Live Commentary: Liverpool 0-2 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Read how West Brom stunned Liverpool late on at Anfield to pick up their first win in eight games.
Feb 11, 19:00
Australia's Adam Voges celebrates his century against the West Indies in the fifth and final one-day international match on February 10, 2013
Australia whitewash West Indies in ODI series
Australia complete a 5-0 ODI series whitewash by beating the West Indies by 17 runs in Melbourne.
Feb 10, 12:03
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Half-Time Report: Barcelona in control against Getafe
Lionel Messi scores in his 13th straight La Liga match as Barcelona open up a 2-0 half-time lead against Getafe.
Feb 10, 11:49
Hull City manager Steve Bruce before his sides match with Leyton Orient on January 15, 2013
Preview:Hull City vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks forward to Tuesday evening's Championship meeting between Hull and Derby.
Feb 10, 11:31
Brighton manager Gus Poyet during the match against Watford on December 29, 2012
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tueday's Championship meeting of two playoff hopefuls, Brighton and Blackburn.
Feb 10, 11:09
Tony Mowbray
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship game at the Riverside as Leeds visit a horribly out-of-form Middlesbrough.
Feb 10, 10:51
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir left out by India for first two Australia Tests
Batsman Gautam Gambhir is left out of the India Test squad for their upcoming four-match series against Australia.
Feb 10, 10:12
Australia's Rachael Haynes plays a shot on June 25, 2011
Australia qualify for Women's World Cup final
Australia maintain their 100% record at this year's Women's World Cup by beating Sri Lanka to reach the final.
Feb 10, 09:54
Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko, 15, becomes youngest winner on Ladies European Tour
Fifteen-year-old Lydia Ko becomes the youngest ever winner on the Ladies European Tour by winning the New Zealand Open in Christchurch.
Feb 10, 09:37
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal reaches Vina del Mar final on comeback
Rafael Nadal reaches the final of the VTR Open in Chile on his competitive return to action by beating Jeremy Chardy 6-2 6-2.
Feb 10, 09:15
Chelsea's Frank Lampard is congratulated after scoring against Wigan on February 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 4-1 Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Chelsea's comfortable victory over Wigan this afternoon.
Feb 9, 17:35
Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Wigan Athletic - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of Chelsea's comfortable victory over Wigan.
Feb 9, 14:00
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino prior to his teams match with Everton on January 21, 2013
Adam Lallana expects first win under Mauricio Pochettino soon
Southampton captain Adam Lallana says that the players are "enjoying" the management of Mauricio Pochettino and expects a first win for the Argentinian to be just around the corner.
Feb 9, 11:54
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Alex Ferguson to pick "different teams" against Everton, Real Madrid
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that he will pick two "different teams" for the upcoming matches against Everton and Real Madrid.
Feb 9, 11:29
Brendon McCullum
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum looking to "bounce back" after England defeat
Brendon McCullum admits that his New Zealand side were "outplayed" by England in the first T20 and that the Black Caps must "bounce back" on Tuesday.
Feb 9, 11:17
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad "delighted" with England display against New Zealand
Stuart Broad says that England's record-breaking T20 performance against New Zealand was the best since he took over as captain.
Feb 9, 11:08
Youssouf Mulumbu, Fabio Borini
Preview:Liverpool vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Swansea at Anfield.
Feb 9, 10:57
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal reaches Chile Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal continues his successful comeback by reaching the semi-finals of the Chile Open in Vina del Mar.
Feb 9, 10:15
England players celebrate with Frank Lampard after he scored his side's second goal against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Live Commentary: England 2-1 Brazil - as it happened
Read how England edged out Brazil in an entertaining international friendly at Wembley this evening.
Feb 6, 19:00
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal wins on comeback to competitive action
Rafael Nadal wins his first match after seven months out injured - a 6-3 6-2 doubles victory alongside Juan Monaco in Chile.
Feb 5, 23:00
AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli celebrates with a teammate after scoring on his debut on February 3, 2013
Silvio Berlusconi's brother Paulo makes racist Mario Balotelli comment
The brother of AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, Paulo, called Mario Balotelli a "n****r" hours before the striker's debut for AC on Sunday.
Feb 5, 22:45
Anfield
Debrecen confirm Liverpool game was under match-fixing investigation
Hungarian club Debrecen reveal that a 2009 match against Liverpool was part of a match-fixing investigation.
Feb 5, 22:20
Port Vale's Lee Hughes is congratulated by team mate Tom Pope after scoring his team's second goal against Gillingham on January 12, 2013
League Two roundup: Port Vale win, Cheltenham Town held
Port Vale extend their lead at the top of League Two to four points as promotion rivals Cheltenham Town are denied a win by Bristol Rovers late on.
Feb 5, 21:57
Swindon boss Paulo Di Canio on the touchline against Colchester on February 5, 2013
League One roundup: Wins for Swindon Town, Scunthorpe United, Stevenage
The teams beginning with S come out on top in League One on Tuesday, with Swindon, Scunthorpe and Stevenage each picking up three points.
Feb 5, 21:47
England under 21s' Jonjo Shelvey scores against Sweden on February 5, 2013
England Under-21s see off Sweden in Walsall
Thomas Ince scores his first goals at international Under-21 level as England defeat Sweden comfortably in a friendly at Walsall's Banks's Stadium.
Feb 5, 21:21
Stephan El Shaarawy
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli promises to get mohican haircut if Azzurri win World Cup
Italy manager says that he will get a mohican haircut like AC Milan duo Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli if the Azzurri win the next World Cup.
Feb 5, 20:47
Ronaldinho
Brazil reveal lineup for Wednesday's friendly against England
Ronaldinho will start against England for Brazil in tomorrow's international friendly at Wembley.
Feb 5, 20:25
Chelsea's Demba Ba sports a plaster on his face after suffering an injury against Newcastle on February 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts its eye over a dramatic match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park.
Feb 2, 17:57
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
Feb 2, 14:00
Wayne Rooney taps in United's second against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Southampton
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Manchester United's narrow win over an impressive Southampton.
Jan 30, 23:04
Wayne Rooney taps in United's second against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Southampton - as it happened
Read how Manchester United moved seven points clear of Manchester City by edging a dogged Southampton at Old Trafford.
Jan 30, 19:00
Magpies boss Alan Pardew on the touchline at Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
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