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Japan captain Michael Leitch: 'We've trained three years to beat South Africa'
Captain Michael Leitch says that Japan's shock Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa was three years in the making.Sep 19, 20:32
South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie: 'We have to take a good look at ourselves'
South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie tells Sports Mole that the Springboks must "take a good look" at themselves after losing to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.Sep 19, 19:53
Victor Matfield after Japan shock: 'I've never seen a dressing room like it'
Victor Matfield tells Sports Mole that he has never seen a dressing room as downbeat as the South Africa one after their shock defeat to Japan.Sep 19, 19:28
Half-Time Report: South Africa hold narrow lead over spirited Japan
Japan more than match South Africa in an entertaining first half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener, with the Springboks holding a narrow 12-10 lead in Brighton.Sep 19, 16:36
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Preview:Derby County vs. Burnley
Sports Mole looks forward to a rare Monday-night fixture in the Championship as in-form duo Derby County and Burnley meet at the iPro Stadium.Sep 18, 16:37
Johnny Russell pens new Derby County contract
Derby County forward Johnny Russell signs a new three-year contract with the Championship outfit.Sep 18, 14:36
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Jason Day misses out on first-round 59 at BMW Championship
Jason Day fails to hole his second shot on his final hole for a score of 59 in the first round of the BMW Championship.Sep 18, 13:00
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Nico Rosberg edges Lewis Hamilton in Singapore Grand Prix first practice
Nico Rosberg records a time of 1:47.995 to finish above Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.Sep 18, 11:30
Christian Eriksen set for Tottenham Hotspur return against Crystal Palace
Mauricio Pochettino is likely to welcome Christian Eriksen back into the Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup against Crystal Palace after a month out injured.Sep 18, 10:59
Lewis Grabban back in Norwich City contention at Liverpool
Norwich City will have Lewis Grabban available for tomorrow's trip to Liverpool after the striker returned to full fitness.Sep 18, 10:38
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger downplays feud with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
Arsene Wenger insists that he is not worried about his relationship with Jose Mourinho ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal's Premier League clash on Saturday lunchtime.Sep 18, 10:17
Report: Football Association investigating sexist complaint against Jose Mourinho
The Football Association is reportedly investigating a claim that Jose Mourinho used sexist language towards Eva Carneiro during their fall-out last month.Sep 18, 09:57
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Former Bayern Munich manager Dettmar Cramer dies, aged 90
Dettmar Cramer, who led Bayern Munich to back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1976, dies at the age of 90.Sep 18, 09:36
BBC signs three-year Wimbledon contract extension
Wimbledon will remain on the BBC until at least 2020 after a new three-year deal was agreed with the broadcaster.Sep 18, 09:14
Jason Day has a shot at 59 in BMW Championship first round
Jason Day reveals that he was unaware of how close he is to a 59 in the first round of the BMW Championship until playing partner Jordan Spieth told him.Sep 18, 09:02
Ipswich Town winger Ryan Fraser wins Football League Young Player of the Month
Bournemouth loanee Ryan Fraser wins August's Football League Young Player of the Month for his performances in an Ipswich Town shirt.Sep 18, 08:23
Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs. Fulham
Sports Mole peers ahead to Saturday afternoon's Championship match as two teams going in opposite directions, Sheffield Wednesday and Fulham, meet at Hillsborough.Sep 17, 18:07
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Birmingham City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday night's Championship match as two of the top seven, Ipswich Town and Birmingham City, meet at Portman Road.Sep 17, 15:10
Adam Pearson: 'I quit Leeds United to fully focus on Hull FC'
Adam Pearson says that he quit his role as Leeds United executive director because his Super League club, Hull FC, needs his "complete attention".Sep 17, 13:50
Kenny Jackett: 'Manchester United striker James Wilson not available'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett says that Manchester United teenager James Wilson is not available for loan, despite reports to the contrary.Sep 17, 13:25
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Dan Evans completes Great Britain lineup for Davis Cup semi
Dan Evans is surprisingly named as the fourth and final member of Great Britain's Davis Cup team for this weekend's semi-final against Australia.Sep 17, 13:07
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Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold takes year out from skeleton
Great Britain's Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold decides to skip the upcoming World Cup campaign so that she can "refresh" and "come back even more motivated".Sep 17, 12:47
Podcast: Previewing matchday six in the Premier League
Listen to Sports Mole's Premier League Preview podcast ahead of matchday six in the top flight.Sep 17, 10:05
Sponsored video: Watch the trailer for The Times' A to Z of Rugby
Watch a trailer for The Times' A to Z of Rugby, where stars from the game preview the World Cup in 26 individual films.Sep 15, 15:40
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere 'out until Christmas'
Arsenal confirm that Jack Wilshere will be out for three months due to left-leg surgery.Sep 15, 13:58
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Maccabi Tel Aviv could beat us in Champions League'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expects Maccabi Tel Aviv to provide a stern test in the Blues' opening Champions League match of the season.Sep 15, 13:55
Ched Evans's bid to overturn rape conviction discussed by CCRC
Ched Evans's latest attempt to have his rape conviction overturned is being discussed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.Sep 15, 13:26
Report: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere needs surgery on hairline fracture
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reportedly needs surgery on a hairline fracture in his left leg that could rule him out for several more weeks.Sep 15, 12:51
Chelsea's Radamel Falcao to miss Champions League visit of Maccabi Tel Aviv
Chelsea will be without Colombian striker Radamel Falcao for their opening Champions League Group G fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday.Sep 15, 12:48
Live Commentary: Burnley 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday - as it happened
Relive Burnley's third straight Championship win with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage as they overcame Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at Turf Moor.Sep 12, 13:30
Live Commentary: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Nottingham Forest - as it happened
Find out how Nottingham Forest earned their second Championship win of the season and brought to an end Queens Park Rangers' three-game winning streak.Sep 12, 11:00
Sky Sports introduces player mics in rugby for first time
Sky Sports will introduce player microphones in a Northern Hemisphere fixture for the first time when Stuart McCloskey of Ulster gets mic'd up.Sep 12, 09:23
Report: Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler keen on Peterborough United job
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is reportedly keen on making the vacant Peterborough United job his first one in management.Sep 11, 15:53
Norwich City send Louis Thompson back to Swindon Town
Swindon Town re-sign former player Louis Thompson on a three-month loan from Norwich City.Sep 11, 15:17
Sun Jihai back at Manchester City in ambassadorial role
Former player Sun Jihai returns to Manchester City as club ambassador in China.Sep 11, 14:52
Northampton Town sign defensive duo on loan
Northampton Town bring in defensive duo Shaun Brisley and Darnell Furlong on one-month loans ahead of Saturday's League Two match against Oxford United.Sep 11, 14:40
Emmanuel Adebayor not in contention for Tottenham Hotspur this season
Mauricio Pochettino confirms that Emmanuel Adebayor will never play for Tottenham Hotspur again despite having 10 months left on his contract.Sep 11, 14:06
Preston North End trio Jamie Jones, Nick Anderton, Ben Davies head out on loan
Jamie Jones, Nick Anderton and Ben Davies of Preston North End all seal loan moves to lower-league sides.Sep 11, 13:44
Sunderland's Lynden Gooch wins Under-21 Premier League Player of the Month
Sunderland midfielder Lynden Gooch wins August's Under-21 Premier League Player of the Month after three goals in three games for the Black Cats' development side.Sep 11, 13:27
Matt Fitzpatrick falls just shy of 59 at KLM Open
Matt Fitzpatrick comes within a few centimetres of shooting the European Tour's first-ever score of 59 in the second round of the KLM Open.Sep 11, 13:10
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