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Nottinghamshire stalwart Paul Franks retires from first-class cricket
Nottinghamshire all-rounder Paul Franks announces his retirement from first-class cricket at the age of 36.Sep 25, 10:58
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Aston Villa duo Idrissa Gueye, Adama Traore could be fit for Liverpool
Tim Sherwood could welcome back both Idrissa Gueye and Adama Traore for Aston Villa's trip to Liverpool on Saturday.Sep 25, 10:34
Arsene Wenger backs Alexis Sanchez to rediscover best form for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident that Alexis Sanchez will soon be back among the goals after a scoreless start to the season.Sep 25, 09:38
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers: 'I believe in myself'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident of turning around the club's form as pressure mounts on the Northern Irishman after a slow start to the season.Sep 25, 09:13
Liverpool midfielder Roberto Firmino may have cracked bone in back
Liverpool playmaker Roberto Firmino looks set for a spell on the sidelines after cracking a bone in his back against Carlisle United in the League Cup.Sep 25, 08:48
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Bristol City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship match at Portman Road as struggling Bristol City travel East to face Ipswich Town.Sep 24, 15:29
Preview:Fulham vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole previews the Championship West London derby between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers on Friday night.Sep 24, 14:30
Podcast: Previewing matchday seven in the Premier League
Listen to the Sports Mole Premier League Preview podcast ahead of matchday seven in the top flight.Sep 24, 14:07
Nathan Dyer unavailable for Leicester City against Arsenal
Nathan Dyer fails to recover from his knee injury in time to be considered for Leicester City's home match against Arsenal on Saturday.Sep 24, 13:46
Jordy Clasie not ready for Southampton return against Swansea City
Jordy Clasie is not ready to make his first Premier League appearance for Southampton against Swansea City as he nears full recovery from an ankle ligament injury.Sep 24, 13:29
Report: Liverpool board split on Brendan Rodgers's future
The Liverpool board is reportedly split down the middle on whether to sack manager Brendan Rodgers after a slow start to the season.Sep 24, 13:04
James Henry signs new Wolverhampton Wanderers contract
Midfielder James Henry signs a new two-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Sep 24, 12:43
Eden Hazard strike changed to Calum Chambers own goal
The Premier League announces that Chelsea's second goal against Arsenal was in fact a Calum Chambers own goal, not Eden Hazard's first of the season.Sep 24, 11:11
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Stephen Betham makes three Samoa changes for South Africa
Stephen Betham picks Mike Stanley over Tusi Pisi at fly-half in one of three changes for Le Manu's second Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture against South Africa.Sep 24, 10:59
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St Helens confirm Theo Fages signing
St Helens secure the services of French international Theo Fages from Salford Red Devils on a four-year contract.Sep 24, 10:41
Sam Burgess, Owen Farrell named in England team for Wales clash
Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell are two of three England changes made by Stuart Lancaster for the Pool A showdown with Wales at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 24, 08:34
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Great Britain draw Japan at home in 2016 Davis Cup opener
Great Britain will face Japan at home in their 2016 Davis Cup World Group opener after reaching the final for the first time since 1978 this year.Sep 24, 08:30
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer: 'Picking Jean de Villiers a difficult decision'
Heyneke Meyer reveals that sticking by captain Jean de Villiers for the Springboks' second World Cup match was "one of the most difficult decisions" of his life.Sep 23, 11:36
Andy Murray: 'Clay Davis Cup final good for Great Britain'
Andy Murray is confident that Great Britain will be able to handle playing on clay in the final of the Davis Cup against Belgium.Sep 23, 11:15
Bryan Habana: 'South Africa have to make big statement'
South Africa's all-time record try-scorer Bryan Habana says that the Springboks have to make a "big statement" against Samoa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash.Sep 23, 10:55
Report: Liverpool rubbish Carlo Ancelotti links
Liverpool reportedly move quickly to deny claims that Carlo Ancelotti has been contacted over the possibility of succeeding Brendan Rodgers as Reds boss.Sep 23, 10:04
Flanders Expo in Ghent confirmed as Davis Cup final venue
The ITF confirms that Great Britain will take on Belgium at the Flanders Expo in Ghent on a clay court in November's Davis Cup final.Sep 23, 09:40
Heyneke Meyer makes eight South Africa changes for Samoa showdown
Heyneke Meyer rings the changes for South Africa's second Pool B fixture against Samoa after they were humbled by Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.Sep 23, 09:21
Thretton Palamo: 'USA at Rugby World Cup to win games'
Thretton Palamo insists that the USA are confident of winning matches at the Rugby World Cup and not just there to make up the numbers.Sep 23, 08:58
Everton boss Roberto Martinez: 'Ross Barkley at a different level'
Roberto Martinez lauds Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, claiming that the 21-year-old has "gone to a different level" this season.Sep 23, 08:28
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole gazes ahead to Thursday night's Championship match as resurgent Huddersfield Town welcome Nottingham Forest to the John Smith's Stadium.Sep 22, 16:00
Sponsored video: Lewis Moody encourages 'Return to Rugby'
Find out more about the Return to Rugby initiative, which former England flanker Lewis Moody is supporting.Sep 22, 15:01
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Mike Tindall: 'England should be happy with Fiji win'
Former England captain Mike Tindall believes that England's start to the Rugby World Cup could not have gone any better.Sep 22, 14:48
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first North London derby of the season, as Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal meet in the third round of the Capital One Cup.Sep 22, 14:12
MK Dons snap up free agent Nicky Maynard on short-term deal
MK Dons announce the signing of free agent Nicky Maynard on a deal until the end of the 2015-16 season.Sep 22, 12:49
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis: 'We are not angry after Japan humbling'
Bismarck du Plessis says that anger is not the overriding emotion in the South Africa camp after they were humbled by underdogs Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.Sep 22, 11:29
Alex Neil calls on Norwich City fringe players to impress
Alex Neil wants his fringe Norwich City players to stake a claim for regular first-team football in Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion.Sep 22, 11:06
Japan's Michael Leitch keen to avoid one-hit wonder status at Rugby World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch is confident that his team will not become one-hit wonders at the Rugby World Cup after stunning South Africa in their opening match.Sep 22, 10:30
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate: 'We're still strong despite injuries'
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate insists that the squad is still "in a strong place" after suffering several injuries in their Rugby World Cup opener against Uruguay.Sep 22, 09:56
Japan coach Eddie Jones: 'Lack of ambition forcing me to quit'
Soon-to-depart Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones says that a lack of ambition in the country is forcing him to quit after the Rugby World Cup.Sep 22, 09:32
Samoa coach Stephen Betham: 'We made it hard for ourselves against USA'
Samoa coach Stephen Betham tells Sports Mole that his side made their Rugby World Cup win over USA harder than it needed to be.Sep 20, 15:33
USA captain Chris Wyles: 'Discipline let us down against Samoa'
USA rugby captain Chris Wyles pinpoints discipline as the main reason for the Rugby World Cup defeat to Samoa after his side conceded 14 penalties in Brighton.Sep 20, 15:18
Interview: Samoa full-back Tim Nanai-Williams after USA win in Rugby World Cup
Sports Mole caught up with Samoa full-back and man-of-the-match Tim Nanai-Williams after Le Manu's 25-16 win over USA in Rugby World Cup Pool B.Sep 20, 14:41
Half-Time Report: Samoa lead USA by six points in Rugby World Cup encounter
Samoa take a 14-8 lead into the break against USA after a hard-fought 40 minutes at The Amex Stadium in Brighton.Sep 20, 11:50
Japan coach Eddie Jones after South Africa win: 'We didn't read the script'
Japan coach Eddie Jones expresses his delight after his side ignored the script and fought back to beat two-time champions South Africa in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener.Sep 19, 20:43
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