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Adrian Lewis pleased with win over Raymond van Barneveld
Adrian Lewis says that a quick start was the key to his victory over Raymond van Barneveld at the UK Open.Mar 9, 08:29
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Brisbane Roar beat Adelaide United despite goal-line controversy
Thomas Broich is denied a goal by the officials, but A-League leaders Brisbane Roar still manage to see off Adelaide United to move 10 points clear.Mar 9, 08:07
Manchester United to offer Tom Cleverley new five-year contract?
Manchester United are reportedly poised to offer under-fire midfielder Tom Cleverley a new contract at Old Trafford.Mar 9, 07:36
Real Madrid starlet Alvaro Morata agrees personal terms at Arsenal?
Arsenal are reportedly close to completing a deal that would see Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.Mar 9, 07:23
Michael van Gerwen, Adrian Lewis reach last eight in Minehead
World number one Michael van Gerwen and third seed Adrian Lewis reach the last eight of the UK Open, but Aden Kirk bows out with a defeat to Brendan Dolan.Mar 9, 07:05
Report: Inter Milan want Manchester United's Javier Hernandez
Having already secured the services of Nemanja Vidic ahead of next season, Inter Milan are reportedly hopeful of signing Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez.Mar 9, 06:39
Report: Arsenal to trigger Loic Remy release clause
Arsenal are reportedly in pole position to sign France forward Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers this summer.Mar 9, 06:19
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Novak Djokovic to begin Indian Wells campaign against Victor Hanescu
Novak Djokovic will face Victor Hanescu in his opening match at this year's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells following the Romanian's first-round win over Stephane Robert.Mar 8, 09:02
Aden Kirk 'in dreamland' after beating Phil Taylor
Aden Kirk says that Friday's victory over Phil Taylor at the UK Open was a dream come true.Mar 8, 08:44
Newcastle Jets end Melbourne Heart's unbeaten run
Melbourne Heart's seven-match unbeaten run comes to an end as the Newcastle Jets secure back-to-back wins for the first time since November.Mar 8, 08:30
Agnieszka Radwanska: "I'm just happy I got through"
Birthday girl Agnieszka Radwanska is relieved after sealing her 6-4 6-3 win over Britain's Heather Watson at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.Mar 8, 07:56
Victoria Azarenka proud of "fighting spirit" despite defeat
Victoria Azarenka admits that she was nowhere near match fit during Friday's loss to Lauren Davis in Indian Wells, having only just returned from injury.Mar 8, 07:34
Lauren Davis ousts Victoria Azarenka in Indian Wells
Third seed Victoria Azarenka is knocked out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells by unseeded American Lauren Davis.Mar 8, 07:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere can have great World Cup'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tips midfielder Jack Wilshere to return to fitness in time to play a starring role for England at this summer's World Cup.Mar 8, 06:57
Phil Taylor's conquerer Aden Kirk to face Peter Wright in fourth round of UK Open
Aden Kirk's reward for beating 16-time world champion Phil Taylor in the UK Open is a fourth-round clash with Premier League leader Peter Wright.Mar 8, 06:28
UK Open day one roundup: Phil Taylor beaten by Aden Kirk
Defending champion Phil Taylor is knocked out of the UK Open - the tournament nicknamed 'the FA Cup of darts' - by a 22-year-old factory worker from Nottingham.Mar 8, 06:12
Rayo Vallecano end Valencia's unbeaten run
Valencia's eight-game unbeaten run comes to an end as Joaquin Larrivey fifth goal of the season gives Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win in Madrid.Mar 2, 22:27
Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille to go eight points clear of AS Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain move eight points clear of second-placed AS Monaco at the top of the Ligue 1 table by beating fierce rivals Marseille 2-0 at Parc des Princes.Mar 2, 22:01
Barcelona see off Almeria to move to within one point of La Liga summit
Barcelona close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to just one point courtesy of a 4-1 home win over relegation battlers Almeria.Mar 2, 21:56
Klara Zakopalova delighted with "incredible" Brasil Tennis Cup win
Klara Zakopalova describes ending her six-match losing streak in finals as "just incredible".Mar 2, 21:18
Tim Sherwood: 'Kyle Walker to miss Denmark friendly'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Tim Sherwood reveals that Kyle Walker and Christian Eriksen will both miss Wednesday's international friendly between England and Denmark.Mar 2, 21:08
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi continues scoring streak as Barcelona lead Almeria
Lionel Messi scores for the sixth consecutive game to help Barcelona to a 2-1 half-time lead over Almeria at the Camp Nou.Mar 2, 20:45
Epic comeback earns Klara Zakopalova first WTA singles title since 2005
Klara Zakopalova's six-match losing streak in finals ends as she picks up her first WTA singles title since 2005 by winning the Brasil Tennis Cup in Florianopolis.Mar 2, 20:22
League Cup in numbers
With Manchester City's 3-1 Wembley win over Sunderland bringing the 54th edition of the League Cup to a close, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament using statistics.Mar 2, 20:05
Tim Sherwood praises Tottenham Hotspur's "character and desire"
Tim Sherwood describes Tottenham Hotspur's three-goal comeback win over Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in the Europa League last 32 as a victory "based on character and desire".Feb 28, 02:04
David Ferrer retirement puts Kevin Anderson through at Mexican Open
Kevin Anderson advances to the semi-finals of the Mexican Open after top seed David Ferrer is forced to retire with an abductor injury midway through the second set.Feb 28, 01:54
Tim Sherwood backs refereeing decisions in Tottenham Hotspur's win over Dnipro
Tim Sherwood insists that the referee had no choice but to send off Roman Zozulya during Tottenham Hotspur's comeback win over Dnipro in the Europa League last 32.Feb 28, 01:38
Zhang Shuai battles past Ajla Tomljanovic in Acapulco
Zhang Shuai sets up a Mexican Open semi-final meeting with top seed Dominika Cibulkova courtesy of a 6-1 5-7 6-1 victory over Ajla Tomljanovic in Acapulco.Feb 28, 01:16
Brendan Rodgers plays down Daniel Agger withdrawal against Swansea City
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that he still has every faith in defender Daniel Agger despite hauling him off in the second half of the win over Swansea City.Feb 28, 00:54
Alexandr Dolgopolov beats Ivo Karlovic to move into Mexican Open semi-finals
Alexandr Dolgopolov claims a third consecutive straight-sets win to progress to the semi-finals of the Mexican Open at the expense of Ivo Karlovic in Acapulco.Feb 28, 00:38
Dominika Cibulkova beats Marina Erakovic to remain on course at Mexican Open
Top seed Dominika Cibulkova continues her comfortable progression in the Mexican Open with a straight-sets quarter-final win over Marina Erakovic in Acapulco.Feb 28, 00:18
Brendan Rodgers: 'Pepe Reina has said his Liverpool goodbyes'
Brendan Rodgers reveals that Pepe Reina, who is on loan at Napoli, has already written a goodbye letter indicating that he will not be returning to Liverpool in the summer.Feb 27, 23:55
Tottenham Hotspur 'to propose Erik Lamela, Mario Balotelli swap'
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly attempt to offload £30m misfit Erik Lamela to AC Milan by proposing an exchange deal involving Mario Balotelli.Feb 27, 23:35
Manchester United's David Moyes planning Aaron Lennon swoop?
Manchester United boss David Moyes reportedly plans to use some of his summer transfer kitty to try to persuade Tottenham Hotspur to sell long-serving winger Aaron Lennon.Feb 27, 23:16
Stoke City's Robert Huth could return against Arsenal
Stoke City defender Robert Huth reveals that he could make his long-awaited return from injury during Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Feb 25, 08:58
Didier Drogba to "show respect" if he scores against Chelsea
Galatasaray forward Didier Drogba says that Chelsea will always have a special place in his heart and that he will "show respect" if he scores against the Blues in the Champions League.Feb 25, 08:41
Bacary Sagna wants £100,000-a-week contract to stay at Arsenal?
Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna reportedly demands a 67% pay rise in order to stay at the North London club.Feb 25, 08:17
Manchester United make Mehdi Benatia top transfer target?
Manchester United manager David Moyes is reportedly keen to sign Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia this summer.Feb 25, 07:56
Chris Powell happy with Charlton Athletic's understated FA Cup progress
Charlton Athletic manager Chris Powell admits that this season's FA Cup draws have been kind to his side, after watching the Addicks book a quarter-final meeting with Sheffield United.Feb 25, 07:35
Charlton Athletic boss Chris Powell delighted to be party pooper in Sheffield
Charlton Athletic boss Chris Powell says that constant talk of a potential Steel City derby spurred his side on during Monday's 2-1 FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday.Feb 25, 07:09
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