Roger Federer
Roger Federer eases through in Qatar
Roger Federer defeats former world number three Nikolay Davydenko 6-2 6-2 in his opening match of 2012 at the Qatar Open.
Jan 3, 22:22
Bristol City, Millwall
Bristol City 1-0 Millwall
Nicky Maynard snatches the game for Bristol City with a 93rd minute goal at Ashton Gate.
Jan 3, 22:04
Sergio Aguero
Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool
Manchester City maintain their 100% home record thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and James Milner.
Jan 3, 21:52
David Vaughan
Wigan 1-4 Sunderland
Goals from Craig Gardner, James McClean, Stephane Sessegnon and David Vaughan see Martin O'Neill pick up his fourth win in six as Sunderland manager.
Jan 3, 21:42
Sours, West Brom
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
Jermain Defoe scores the only goal against West Brom as Spurs record their seventh league victory at White Hart Lane this season.
Jan 3, 21:41
Andre Marriner
FA make refereeing change
Mike Jones takes Andre Marriner's place officiating the Premier League clash at Manchester City because of Marriner's involvement in the Luis Suarez case.
Jan 3, 20:52
Enda Stevens
Aston Villa complete Enda Stevens signing
Aston Villa finalise the transfer of left-back Enda Stevens from Shamrock Rovers as the 21-year-old signs a three-and-a-half year deal.
Jan 3, 20:39
Joey Barton
Graham Poll brands Joey Barton's proposals "ridiculous"
Former referee Graham Poll labels suggestions made by Joey Barton that players should be able to sue officials as "ridiculous".
Jan 3, 20:18
Rory McIlroy
End-of-season reports 2011: Rory McIlroy
2011 was the year that Rory McIlroy rose from a promising young golfer to the sport's new pin-up boy. Sports Mole dissects a memorable year for the Northern Irishman.
Jan 3, 20:07
Ipswich
Mid-season report: Ipswich Town
It's been an up-and-down start for Paul Jewell in his first full campaign in charge of Ipswich Town. Sports Mole examines the Tractor Boys' unpredictable season to date.
Jan 3, 07:00
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock: 'The linesman guessed'
QPR manager Neil Warnock thinks the linesman guessed Joey Barton had headbutted Bradley Johnson before he was sent off.
Jan 2, 18:04
Ross McCormack
Leeds United 2-1 Burnley
Ross McCormack scores a 97th-minute winner to snatch all three points for Leeds against ten-man Burnley.
Jan 2, 17:37
Nottingham Forest
Ipswich Town 1-3 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest begin 2012 by ending 630 minutes without a goal with victory at inconsistent Ipswich.
Jan 2, 17:23
Kenny Miller
Cardiff City 3-1 Reading
Cardiff move to within two points of league leaders Southampton and West Ham after defeating Reading at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Jan 2, 16:56
Kevin Nolan
West Ham United 1-0 Coventry City
Kevin Nolan scores the only goal as West Ham secure a win against struggling Coventry which sees them draw level with Southampton atop the Championship.
Jan 2, 16:56
Blackpool
Blackpool 3-0 Middlesbrough
Matt Phillips and Lomana Lua Lua are among the goalscorers as Blackpool begin 2012 with an impressive win over high-flying Middlesbrough.
Jan 2, 16:51
Lukas Podolski
Agent: No January Lukas Podolski move
Lukas Podolski's agent Kon Schramm has said that the 26-year-old will remain at Koln until at least the summer, in order to cement a place in Germany's Euro 2012 squad.
Jan 2, 16:07
Nigel de Jong
Roberto Mancini: Nigel de Jong still important
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Nigel de Jong has a future at the club despite only featuring on five occasions in the league this season.
Jan 2, 15:47
Luke Donald
End-of-season reports 2011: Luke Donald
Historic, record-breaking, major-less. Call it what you like, 2011 was Luke Donald's year. Sports Mole examines this world number one's best campaign to date.
Jan 2, 15:28
Jermaine Pennant
Jermaine Pennant: 'I'm going nowhere'
Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant insists he is staying at the Britannia amid speculation of a move away.
Jan 2, 15:25
Andros Townsend
Leeds United secure Andros Townsend on loan
Leeds United snap up winger Andros Townsend on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 1, 14:58
David Silva and Sergio Aguero
Team News: Roberto Mancini rests Sergio Aguero, David Silva
Sergio Aguero and David Silva start on the bench for Manchester City and are replaced by Edin Dzeko and Adam Johnson in Roberto Mancini's staring XI for the trip to Sunderland.
Jan 1, 14:40
Victor Anichebe
West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Everton
Victor Anichebe pokes home three minutes from time to give Everton victory in a stale opening 2012 encounter at the Hawthorns.
Jan 1, 14:22
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney dropped because of Boxing Day dinner
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly left Wayne Rooney out of yesterday's Manchester United squad because of a Boxing Day dinner.
Jan 1, 13:03
Stephane Sessegnon and Chris Brunt
Martin O'Neill determined to make Stephane Sessegnon feel at home
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill insists that Stephane Sessegnon will remain a Black Cat despite reports of the 27-year-old being homesick.
Jan 1, 12:40
Nottingham Forest
Mid-season report: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have suffered a contrast in fortunes to last season's high-flying campaign, ending 2011 having not scored in 630 minutes of football. Sports Mole looks at how.
Jan 1, 12:30
Tim Cahill
Team News: Tim Cahill starts for Everton
David Moyes hands Tim Cahill his fifth start of the season as Everton travel to in-form West Brom.
Jan 1, 12:14
Andy Gray
Barnsley 4-1 Leeds United
Ricardo Vaz Te nets a hattrick as Barnsley end their calendar year with a convincing win over Yorkshire counterparts Leeds United.
Dec 31, 15:49
Marvin Sordell
Watford 4-1 Doncaster Rovers
Watford convincingly triumph over ten-man Doncaster Rovers to ease their relegation fears going into the New Year.
Dec 31, 15:34
Dougie Freedman
Millwall 0-1 Crystal Palace
Jermaine Easter scores the only goal in the 23rd minute as Crystal Palace edge past Millwall at the New Den.
Dec 31, 15:23
Derby County
Derby County 2-1 West Ham United
Goals from Callum Ball and Paul Green in the opening ten minutes give Derby County victory over West Ham United.
Dec 31, 15:10
Grant Hanley
Manchester United 2-3 Blackburn Rovers
A brace from Yakubu and a late Grant Hanley header see Blackburn Rovers end 2011 with a pleasing victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 31, 14:40
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic brushes past David Ferrer in Abu Dhabi final
Novak Djokovic wins the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi by defeating David Ferrer 6-2 6-1.
Dec 31, 14:14
David Nugent
Leicester City 1-1 Portsmouth
Leicester City and Portsmouth end their years by playing out a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 31, 14:10
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal edges Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi
Rafael Nadal overcomes great rival Roger Federer 6-1 7-5 in the third-place playoff at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
Dec 31, 13:00
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal plans lengthy absence
World number two Rafael Nadal will take several weeks away from the game after January's Australian Open to recover from a recurring shoulder problem.
Dec 29, 18:01
Peter Crouch
Preview:Stoke City vs. Wigan Athletic
Peter Crouch is hoping to return to the Stoke City lineup after having to deal with severe headaches while Roberto Martinez is hoping for a repeat of last year's end-of-season heroics at the Brittania Stadium.
Dec 29, 17:50
Martin Jol and Moussa Dembele
Preview:Norwich City vs. Fulham
Mid-table duo Norwich and Fulham meet on New Year's Eve at Carrow Road and neither manager has fresh injury concerns ahead of the tie.
Dec 29, 17:06
Darren Bent
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Alex McLeish will again be able to call upon the services of Darren Bent for the New Year's Eve trip to Chelsea while Emile Heskey misses out.
Dec 29, 16:35
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Former Hull trio banned for doping offences
Former Hull trio Martin Gleeson, James Rule and Ben Cooper are given suspensions totalling seven years by UK Anti-Doping.
Dec 29, 16:16
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