Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United came out on top for their first away win of the season against fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 18:45
Arsenal player Oliver Giroud celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal in his sides match with Brighton and Hove Albion on January 26, 2013
Match Analysis: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-3 Arsenal
Sports Mole pores over an entertaining fourth-round FA Cup tie between Brighton and Arsenal at the Amex.
Jan 26, 18:11
Arsenal's Theo Walcott scores his teams third goal in their FA Cup fourth round match on January 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-3 Arsenal - as it happened
Read how the entertaining fourth-round FA Cup tie between Brighton and Arsenal unfolded at the Amex this afternoon.
Jan 26, 14:00
Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka talks of Melbourne fondness after Australian Open win
Victoria Azarenka says that the Australian Open will be 'in her heart forever' after defending the Melbourne crown this morning.
Jan 26, 11:51
Victoria Azarenka hugs the trophy after retaining the Australian Open on January 26, 2013
Victoria Azarenka retains Australian Open with three-set victory over Li Na
Victoria Azarenka comes from a set behind to edge Li Na 4-6 6-4 6-3 and retain her Australian Open crown.
Jan 26, 11:24
Celtic's Gary Hooper scores his second against Hearts on January 19, 2013
Transfer talk update: Gary Hooper, Emmanuel Frimpong, Moussa Sissoko
Sports Mole rounds up the morning's transfer headlines with just five-and-a-half days left of the January window.
Jan 26, 11:15
Gareth Ellis
Gareth Ellis named Hull captain for Super League XVIII
Hull appoint new signing Gareth Ellis as their captain ahead of the upcoming Super League season.
Jan 26, 10:59
Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara after taking a wicket in his sides match with Australia on January 18, 2013
Australia set Sri Lanka 138 victory target in first Twenty20
Sri Lanka restrict Australia to 137 from their 20 overs in the first T20 international, with David Warner (90*) the only batsman to get above 25 runs for the hosts.
Jan 26, 10:27
Vincent Clerc
France winger Vincent Clerc could miss Six Nations
France's veteran winger Vincent Clerc could miss the Six Nations after picking up a thigh injury playing for Toulouse on Friday.
Jan 26, 10:20
A general view of a silhouetted horse
Cheltenham, Lingfield go ahead, Fontwell abandoned
This afternoon's race meetings at Cheltenham and Lingfield beat the weather but Sunday's card at Fontwell is abandoned because of a waterlogged track.
Jan 26, 09:48
Eden Hazard is shown a red card for violent conduct after kicking a ball boy on January 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Swansea 0-0(2-0) Chelsea - Swansea reach League Cup final
Sports Mole pores over the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final as Swansea reach their first major cup final in their centenary year with an aggregate victory over Chelsea.
Jan 23, 22:32
Miguel Michu beats the Chelsea defence to have a shot on goal on January 23, 2013
Live Commentary: Swansea City 0-0(2-0) Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea try to overturn a two-goal deficit at Swansea in the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Jan 23, 18:45
Bradford chairman Mark Lawn on December 12, 2012
Bradford chairman Mark Lawn coy on League Cup final
Bradford chairman Mark Lawn jokes that either Swansea or Chelsea will "batter" the Bantams in the League Cup final.
Jan 22, 22:32
Bradford boss Phil Parkinson celebrates after the club's famous win over Aston Villa on January 23, 2013
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson in "dreamland"
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson says he is in "dreamland" after his side reached the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 22:15
New Blackburn boss Michael Appleton during the match against Charlton on January 19, 2013
David Lopez penalty steals point for Brighton & Hove Albion at Blackburn Rovers
David Lopez scores a penalty in the 97th minute to rescue a point for Brighton at Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
Jan 22, 21:48
Bradford forward James Hanson celebrates scoring the equaliser against Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Bradford City lose at Aston Villa but reach Capital One Cup final
Bradford City of League Two reach the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Premier League side Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 21:36
NZ's Kane Williamson drives a shot against South Africa in a one-day international on January 22, 2013
New Zealand win second ODI to open up unassailable lead against South Africa
New Zealand win the second ODI to open up an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series against South Africa.
Jan 22, 20:59
Jordan Rhodes scores from a penalty for Blackburn Rovers in their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 11 January, 2013
Half-Time Report: Jordan Rhodes penalty puts Blackburn Rovers ahead against Brighton & Hove Albion
Jordan Rhodes slots home a penalty just before the break to give Blackburn a 1-0 lead over Brighton at half-time.
Jan 22, 20:40
The Aston Villa and Bradford teams arrive on the pitch before their semi-final second leg on January 22, 2013
Half-Time Report: Bradford still lead Capital One Cup semi despite Christian Benteke's goal
Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa the lead, but they still trail Bradford by one goal in the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Jan 22, 20:32
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino (right) and his opposite number David Moyes (left) watch their team's match on January 21, 2013
Match Analysis: Southampton 0-0 Everton
Sports Mole casts its eye over Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge of Southampton - a goalless draw with Everton.
Jan 21, 22:34
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino prior to his teams match with Everton on January 21, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 0-0 Everton - as it happened
Live text coverage of Southampton's first game under the guidance of new manager Mauricio Pochettino against Everton, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Jan 21, 19:00
Derby's Conor Sammon and Forest's Gonzalo Jara battle for the ball on January 19, 2013
Match Analysis: Derby County 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole picks the bones out of an entertaining East Midlands derby between Derby and Forest.
Jan 19, 15:34
Derby's Conor Sammon and Forest's Gonzalo Jara battle for the ball on January 19, 2013
Live Commentary: Derby County 1-1 Nottingham Forest - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Derby search for a fourth straight win in the East Midlands derby against Nottingham Forest.
Jan 19, 12:30
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Brisbane Heat win Big Bash League by beating Perth Scorchers
Brisbane Heat record a 34-run victory over the Perth Scorchers to win the Big Bash League in Australia.
Jan 19, 12:27
Nigel Adkins
Everton manager David Moyes "surprised" by Nigel Adkins sacking
Everton manager David Moyes says that he is "very surprised" by the sacking of Nigel Adkins ahead of the Saints' visit to Goodison Park.
Jan 19, 12:07
Luis Suarez gives the thumbs up after scoring his second goal against QPR on December 30, 2012
Liverpool's Luis Suarez happy to swap positions for Daniel Sturridge
Luis Suarez says that he is happy to swap positions at Liverpool in order to accommodate new boy Daniel Sturridge.
Jan 19, 11:19
Lance Armstrong during his interview with Oprah Winfrey on January 14, 2013
.Sunday Times. journalist David Walsh would accept Lance Armstrong apology
Sunday Times journalist David Walsh, who pursued Lance Armstrong's doping for 13 years, says that he would accept an apology from the cyclist.
Jan 19, 10:26
Sunderland and Stoke City players
Live Coverage: Football postponements - January 19
Sports Mole keeps you updated on the state of football matches up and down the country after a week of snowfall.
Jan 19, 09:42
Alastair Cook
England slump to 155 against India in third ODI
No England batsman scores more than 39 as the tourists struggle to 155 all out in the third one-day international against India.
Jan 19, 09:38
Angel Rangel, James McClean
Swansea City defender Angel Rangel asks Twitter followers to help find homeless
Swansea defender Angel Rangel asks his Twitter followers to help him find a homeless shelter after taking unwanted sandwiches from a shop for donation.
Jan 19, 00:56
City captain Vincent Kompany tackles Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, a challenge which saw him receive a red card on January 13, 2013
Roberto Mancini warns Vincent Kompany over tackles
Man City manager Roberto Mancini tells his captain Vincent Kompany to "pay more attention" when tackling.
Jan 19, 00:37
Abou Diaby
Arsene Wenger describes Abou Diaby's "big period"
Arsene Wenger says that Abou Diaby's coming months at Arsenal are a "big period" for the midfielder.
Jan 19, 00:18
Stuart Broad
England bowler Stuart Broad grounded at Heathrow
Stuart Broad reveals on Twitter that he has been stranded at Heathrow airport because of the wintry weather.
Jan 19, 00:00
Mohamed Diame celebrates scoring for the Hammers on December 1, 2012
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce: 'Mohamed Diame contract talks going nowhere'
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce concedes that the club's attempts to tie Mohamed Diame to a more secure contract "haven't been successful".
Jan 18, 23:48
Tony Fernandes
New QPR signing Loic Remy reveals FIFA game with Tony Fernandes
Loic Remy reveals how QPR's owner Tony Fernandes took him on at computer game FIFA 13 during transfer negotiations at his house in the south of France.
Jan 18, 23:29
Gary Lineker arrives at the Announcement of the FIFA World Cup 2018/2022 Host Cities on December 2, 2010
Gary Lineker deletes his Twitter account
Former striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker leaves Twitter for "personal reasons".
Jan 18, 23:10
Leicester City's Paul Konchesky and Middlesbrough's Emmanuel Ledesma battle for the ball on January 18, 2013
Match Analysis: Leicester City 1-0 Middlesbrough
Sports Mole casts its eye over an end-to-end 90 minutes between two promotion contenders, Leicester and Middlesbrough, at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 18, 22:30
Leicester City's David Nugent celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Middlesbrough on January 18, 2013
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the battle between two of the Championship's promotion contenders - Leicester City and Middlesbrough.
Jan 18, 19:00
Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks gets away from Detroit Pistons player Kyle Singler on January 17, 2013
Live Commentary: NBA London Live - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons - as it happened
Live text coverage of the regular season NBA game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons at London's O2 Arena, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Jan 17, 19:30
Loic Remy
Harry Redknapp confirms Loic Remy arrival at Queens Park Rangers
Harry Redknapp confirms that Loic Remy has had a medical at QPR while a deal for Yann M'Vila is "very close".
Jan 15, 22:50
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