United striker Javier Hernandez is congratulated by Sir Alex Ferguson after his winning strike against Newcastle on December 26, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United
Sports Mole pores over a classic Boxing Day fixture between Manchester United and Newcastle that was won late on by Javier Hernandez.
Dec 26, 17:47
Newcastle players protest their controversial second goal against Man Utd at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford between two Uniteds, Manchester and Newcastle, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 26, 14:00
Rafael Nadal on January 26, 2010
Rafael Nadal comeback delayed by stomach bug
Rafael Nadal's return to competitive action after seven months out is put back because of a stomach bug.
Dec 25, 18:22
Pakistan bowler Saeed Ajmal in action against Sri Lanka on October 4, 2012
Pakistan edge India in frantic first Twenty20 international
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik clobbers a six from the penultimate-but-one ball to win the first Twenty20 international against India by five wickets.
Dec 25, 18:12
Wesley Sneijder
Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder on brink of Tottenham Hotspur move?
Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder reportedly agrees personal terms with Spurs and is now waiting for the two clubs to agree a transfer fee.
Dec 25, 09:58
United's Patrice Evra jumps highest to open the scoring against Swansea on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole scrutinises Swansea's hard-earned point against league leaders Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 23, 15:47
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Premier League meeting between Swansea and Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 23, 12:30
Silvio Berlusconi in November 2011
Silvio Berlusconi: 'No AC Milan moves for Mario Balotelli, Didier Drogba'
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi rules out January moves for the strike duo of Mario Balotelli and Didier Drogba.
Dec 23, 12:00
Hugh Robertson
Sports minister Hugh Robertson concerned by racist incidents
Sports minister Hugh Robertson admits that the number of racist incidents in football is 'worrying'.
Dec 23, 11:37
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Adelaide Strikers see off Sydney Sixers
The Adelaide Strikers comfortably beat the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, with openers Tim Ludeman and Michael Klinger guiding the hosts home without the loss of a wicket.
Dec 23, 11:16
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrates with Christian Fuchs
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar pens new Schalke deal
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar seemingly ends any speculation linking him with a move away from Schalke in January by signing a two-year contract extension at the German club.
Dec 23, 10:42
Roy Hodgson looking pensive
England boss Roy Hodgson proposes penalty shootouts in friendlies
Roy Hodgson says that it would be a "good idea" to practise penalty shootouts if England's friendlies end in a draw.
Dec 23, 10:28
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson: 'England can win 2014 World Cup'
England manager Roy Hodgson says that it is not "impossible" for England to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Dec 23, 10:17
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen left out of 2013 New Zealand series
Kevin Pietersen is left out of the England squad for the 2013 T20 and ODI series in New Zealand.
Dec 23, 09:42
Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos: 'We must keep on fighting'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that the club must "keep on fighting" after all but surrendering their faint chances of retaining the La Liga title.
Dec 23, 09:37
Sachin Tendulkar
India batsman Sachin Tendulkar retires from one-day internationals
India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar announces his retirement from one-day international cricket.
Dec 23, 09:19
Samit Patel
Samit Patel earns England increment contract
Samit Patel automatically earns an England increment contract for 2012-13 after appearing in this evening's Twenty20 win in India.
Dec 22, 23:01
Helder Postiga
Real Zaragoza see off Athletic Bilbao
Goals from Apono and Helder Postiga give Real Zaragoza the victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio San Mames.
Dec 22, 22:50
Fulham boss Martin Jol before the game with Stoke on November 24, 2012
Martin Jol unhappy with Fulham showing against Liverpool
Martin Jol concedes that his Fulham side weren't good enough in the 4-0 defeat at Liverpool this evening.
Dec 22, 22:26
Pablo Osvaldo celebrates scoring for Roma on November 19, 2012
Roma batter AC Milan
Milan score two late consolation goals to soften the blow after a brutal display from Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Dec 22, 21:37
Leeds United's Luciano Becchio celebrates after scoring against Chelsea in the League Cup on December 19, 2012
Sports Mole's Championship team of the week
Sports Mole picks out this weekend's strongest XI from the second tier.
Dec 22, 21:15
Iker Casillas
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas dropped by Jose Mourinho
Iker Casillas is dropped in a 'competitive' La Liga match for the first time in 10 years by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Dec 22, 20:16
Eoin Morgan
Jos Buttler hails Eoin Morgan's match-winning performance
Jos Buttler describes stand-in England skipper Eoin Morgan's match-winning last-ball performance against India as "world-class".
Dec 22, 18:00
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova released from hospital after successful surgery
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is released from hospital after undergoing successful surgery on a second throat tumour in two years.
Dec 22, 17:41
Shola Ameobi scores for Newcastle on December 22, 2012
Shola Ameobi wins it for Newcastle United
Second-half substitute Shola Ameobi finds the net in the 81st minute to give Newcastle the win over QPR.
Dec 22, 16:55
Chris Gunter and Sergio Aguero on December 22, 2012
Gareth Barry snatches Manchester City win against Reading
Gareth Barry scores in the 92nd minute to end Reading's hopes of nicking a surprise draw at the Etihad.
Dec 22, 16:54
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku completes West Brom comeback against Norwich City
Romelu Lukaku thumps home a header in the 82nd minute to see West Brom turn it around after Norwich had gone ahead in the opening half.
Dec 22, 16:51
Chris Gunter and Sergio Aguero on December 22, 2012
Half-Time Report: Reading hold Manchester City
Manchester City dominate the Premier League's bottom side Reading but are unable to take the lead at the Etihad.
Dec 22, 15:51
Zoltan Gera opens the scoring for West Brom on November 24, 2012
Half-Time Report: Zoltan Gera draws West Bromwich Albion level against Norwich City
Zoltan Gera prods home two minutes before the interval to draw West Brom level against in-form Norwich at The Hawthorns.
Dec 22, 15:49
Mike Williamson and Adel Taarabt in action on December 22, 2012
Half-Time Report: Midfield battle at St James' Park
Neither goalkeeper is really tested in the opening 45 minutes between Newcastle and QPR at St James' Park.
Dec 22, 15:47
Ben Foster
Team News: Ben Foster returns for West Bromwich Albion against Norwich City
Ben Foster returns between the sticks for West Brom for the first time since November 5 in this afternoon's match against Norwich.
Dec 22, 14:42
Jonathan de Guzman, Fabio Da Silva
Team News: Fabio da Silva given rare Queens Park Rangers start against Newcastle United
Left-back Fabio da Silva is given his first QPR start since September 1 for this afternoon's trip to Newcastle United.
Dec 22, 14:27
City's Karim Rekik in action against Reading on December 22, 2012
Team News: Karim Rekik handed Manchester City debut against Reading
Dutch teenager Karim Rekik is given his Manchester City debut at left-back in this afternoon's Premier League match against Reading.
Dec 22, 14:08
Carl Ikeme
Match Analysis: Blackpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Wolves's smash-and-grab win at Bloomfield Road this evening.
Dec 21, 22:14
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
Live Commentary: Blackpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Championship encounter between Blackpool and Wolves at Bloomfield Road, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 21, 19:15
Athletics
Two London 2012 athletes banned for doping
The IAAF reveals that two female athletes whose doping was found out at the London Olympics have both received suspensions from the sport.
Dec 18, 22:59
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Gate keeper dies at skiing World Cup in Italy
Organisers at the men's skiing world cup at Madonna di Campiglio in Italy reveal that a gate keeper died of a heart attack this evening.
Dec 18, 22:43
Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool seal moves for Daniel Sturridge, Thomas Ince?
Liverpool reportedly agree a combined £18m deal for the transfers of Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge and Thomas Ince of Blackpool in January.
Dec 18, 22:28
Liverpool's Suso on November 17, 2012
Liverpool's Suso "very sorry" for Twitter comments
Liverpool teenager Suso says that he is "very sorry" for Twitter comments that today saw him land a £10,000 fine from the FA.
Dec 18, 22:15
Inter forward Antonio Cassano celebrates with teammates after his goal against Verona on December 18, 2012
Inter Milan reach Coppa Italia last eight with win over Verona
Antonio Cassano and Fredy Guarin find the net in the second half against Verona to see Inter Milan into the last eight of the Coppa Italia.
Dec 18, 21:58
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