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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum scores fastest hundred in final Test
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum makes history in his final Test by blasting the fastest-ever century before Australia fight back on day one of the second Test.Feb 20, 09:57
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Rory McIlroy stays in touch as Jordan Spieth misses cut at Northern Trust Open
Rory McIlroy remains four shots behind the lead as America's Jason Kokrak soars to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway point of the Northern Trust Open.Feb 20, 09:44
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United.Feb 20, 00:17
Preview:Reading vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Reading and five-time winners West Bromwich Albion.Feb 19, 20:34
West Brom boss Tony Pulis accuses Everton's Roberto Martinez of "sour grapes"
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis expresses his disappointment in Roberto Martinez after the Everton boss claimed that Saido Berahino should have been sent off.Feb 19, 15:57
Ex-Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson forced to retire with head injury
Former Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson is forced to retire from football at the age of 31 having not fully recovered from a head injury.Feb 19, 15:32
Goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski pens new Ipswich Town deal
Ipswich Town agree a new two-and-a-half year contract with Polish goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski.Feb 19, 15:25
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli vows to keep "aggressive streak"
Tottenham Hotspur teenager Dele Alli intends to keep the "aggressive streak" that he believes is required to become a great player.Feb 19, 15:13
Roberto Martinez hints that Joel Robles is Everton number one over Tim Howard
Roberto Martinez suggests that Joel Robles will be Everton's number-one choice in goal when Tim Howard returns to full fitness.Feb 19, 14:59
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Champions League more important than FA Cup for Man City'
Manuel Pellegrini admits that Sunday's FA Cup tie at Chelsea is not Manchester City's top priority ahead with the Champions League and League Cup final on the horizon.Feb 19, 14:34
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Bristol Rovers announce takeover by Jordanian Al-Qadi family
League Two promotion-chasers Bristol Rovers announce that they have been taken over by the Jordanian Al-Qadi family.Feb 19, 14:15
Nathan Holman maintains lead after round two of Maybank Championship Malaysia
Australia's Nathan Holman continues his impressive start to the 2016 season by claiming the halfway lead at the inaugural Maybank Championship Malaysia.Feb 19, 13:53
Preview:Watford vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Watford and Leeds United.Feb 19, 13:39
Preview:Arsenal vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews a third FA Cup meeting in as many years between reigning champions Arsenal and Hull City.Feb 19, 13:38
Podcast: The Dugout, Ep. 6 - End of the road for Louis van Gaal at Man United?
After a nightmare week for Manchester United, the Sports Mole team ask on The Dugout: Is this the end of the road for manager Louis van Gaal?Feb 19, 13:31
Chelsea captain John Terry out of FA Cup tie with Manchester City
Chelsea captain John Terry will miss Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City with a hamstring injury.Feb 19, 13:28
Fiorentina fight back to earn draw with Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur's seven-match winning run ends as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.Feb 18, 19:51
Live Commentary: Fiorentina 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Tottenham Hotspur's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.Feb 18, 17:00
Late goals give Gent hope against Wolfsburg
Gent score twice late on against Wolfsburg to give themselves an outside chance of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.Feb 17, 21:42
Live Commentary: Gent 2-3 Wolfsburg - as it happened
Relive our live text coverage of the Champions League last-16 first leg between two sides making their knockout-stage debuts, Gent and Wolfsburg.Feb 17, 18:45
Adam Lallana misses Liverpool's Europa League trip to Augsburg
Jurgen Klopp confirms that Adam Lallana will miss Liverpool's Europa League last-32 first leg against Augsburg with a calf injury.Feb 17, 12:54
Celtic to sign Norwegian teenager Kristoffer Ajer on four-year contract
Celtic announce that they will sign Norwegian teenage midfielder Kristoffer Ajer on a four-year contract this summer.Feb 17, 12:37
Northern Ireland to face Belarus in pre-Euro 2016 friendly
Northern Ireland will face Belarus in their final home friendly on May 27 before their debut appearance in the European Championship finals.Feb 17, 12:27
Bristol City defender Karleigh Osborne out for season
Bristol City defender Karleigh Osborne is ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered in training while on loan at AFC Wimbledon.Feb 17, 12:13
Ezequiel Lavezzi leaves Paris Saint-Germain to join Hebei China Fortune
Hebei China Fortune announce that they have signed Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi from Paris Saint-Germain.Feb 17, 11:55
Birmingham City, Sheffield Wednesday fined by FA
The Football Association punishes Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday £8,500 and £10,000 respectively over their players' poor conduct during a Championship match.Feb 17, 11:40
Rotherham United sign former Arsenal youngster Jerome Thomas
Championship strugglers Rotherham United announce the short-term signing of former Crystal Palace winger Jerome Thomas.Feb 17, 11:30
Chris Cohen signs new Nottingham Forest contract
Championship side Nottingham Forest agree a new one-year contract with Chris Cohen.Feb 17, 11:13
Manchester United travel to Midtjylland without captain Wayne Rooney
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is left out of Louis van Gaal's squad for their Europa League last-32 first leg against FC Midtjylland on Thursday.Feb 17, 11:04
Benik Afobe pays tribute to former Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie
Bournemouth frontman Benik Afobe reveals that Robin van Persie's advice played a key part in his development when the two strikers were together at Arsenal.Feb 17, 10:51
Robert Lewandowski 'open to Bayern Munich extension'
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly open to extending his contract at Bayern Munich despite "interest from abroad".Feb 17, 10:37
Report: PGMOL investigate referee Mark Clattenburg signing with agency
Professional Game Match Officials Limited is reportedly looking into referee Mark Clattenburg joining a management agency that also represents players.Feb 17, 10:20
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Rafael Nadal advances to last 16 of Rio Open
Rafael Nadal books his place in the second round of the Rio Open with a 6-1 6-4 success over Pablo Carreno Busta.Feb 17, 10:04
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas does not expect Premier League return
Andre Villas-Boas does not expect to return to management in the Premier League when he leaves Zenit St Petersburg at the end of the season.Feb 17, 09:56
Andy Murray, Kim Sears 'name daughter Sophia Olivia'
British number one Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears reportedly decide to name their daughter Sophia Olivia.Feb 17, 09:37
Report: Arsenal eye summer move for Manchester United's Michael Carrick
Arsenal reportedly identify Michael Carrick as a possible target this summer should he decide against extending his contract with Manchester United.Feb 17, 09:26
Late Jonas header gives Benfica slim lead over Zenit St Petersburg
Jonas's 91st-minute header gives Benfica a 1-0 lead to take to Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 of the Champions League.Feb 16, 21:39
Live Commentary: Benfica 1-0 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Relive Benfica's last-gasp victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie in Lisbon.Feb 16, 18:45
Podcast: The Dugout, Ep. 5 - Previewing the Champions, Europa League knockouts
Listen to the latest edition of The Dugout podcast from Sports Mole as we look ahead to the Champions League and Europa League knockout stages.Feb 15, 16:57
Giannelli Imbula scores first Stoke City goal in win at Bournemouth
Giannelli Imbula scores his first Stoke City goal as the Potters end their five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth in the Premier League.Feb 13, 17:59
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