Raiders new OL Menelik Watson - when playing for Florida State - on February 23, 2013
Menelik Watson not focused on starting with Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Menelik Watson says that he is not focused on being an immediate starter with the team.
May 14, 12:17
New Jets QB Geno Smith at Draft Day on April 27, 2013
Geno Smith ready to learn from Mark Sanchez
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith believes that he will learn from Mark Sanchez as they compete for a place in the team's starting lineup.
May 14, 12:06
Deandre Hopkins in action during training on February 24, 2013
Rick Dennison: 'DeAndre Hopkins continues to improve'
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison says that wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has improved during his first training camp with the team.
May 13, 12:58
NFL goal at Wembley
Quanterus Smith: 'Missing pre-season is frustrating'
Denver Broncos defensive end Quanterus Smith says that it will be frustrating to miss the start of pre-season training while recovering from a knee injury.
May 13, 12:48
British Olympian Lawrence Okoye participates in a defensive ends position drill during the NFL super regional football combine on April 7, 2013
Lawrence Okoye learning "as quickly as possible" with San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers' rookie Lawrence Okoye says that he is learning fast after attending his first training camp with the team.
May 13, 12:39
NFL goal at Wembley
Matt Barkley hopes to play during first year
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley believes that he has a chance to play during his first year in the NFL.
May 13, 12:27
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill on December 16, 2012
Ryan Tannehill pleased with new wide receivers
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is excited to be working with new signings Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson.
May 13, 12:16
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel during the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on January 1, 2013
Doug Marrone: 'EJ Manuel must improve footwork'
Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone says that quarterback EJ Manuel needs to work on his footwork.
May 13, 12:06
Ruben Castro of Real Betis celebrates scoring against Barcelona on 9 December, 2013
Ruben Castro secures win for Real Betis
Ruben Castro secures all three points for Real Betis as they beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga this afternoon.
May 12, 17:10
Motherwell's Chris Humphrey celebrates scoring against Celtic on February 27, 2013
First-half goals secure Motherwell win
Motherwell beat Ross County thanks to goals from James McFadden and Chris Humphrey,
May 12, 17:02
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Evian TG thrash Nice
Evian TG ease their relegation fears with a 4-0 win over Nice in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
May 12, 16:53
McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button prior to the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 21, 2013
Jenson Button expects McLaren improvements
McLaren's Jenson Button believes that the team will improve their Formula 1 car in time for the Monaco Grand Prix later this month.
May 12, 16:18
Serena Williams celebrates after beating Sara Errani in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Serena Williams aims to continue winning form
World number one Serena Williams says that she wants to win more titles after securing the 50th singles crown of her career.
May 12, 16:08
Northampton's Stephen Myler on October 14, 2012
Northampton Saints secure semi-final win over Saracens
Northampton Saints will face Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership playoff final after beating Saracens this afternoon.
May 12, 15:56
Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Pablo Andujar in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Rafael Nadal beats Stanislas Wawrinka in Madrid Masters final
Rafael Nadal wins the Madrid Masters, beating Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-4 in the final.
May 12, 15:32
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates his victory after wining the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix on May 12, 2013
Fernando Alonso: 'Ferrari still need to improve'
Ferarri's Fernando Alonso is urging his team to work to improve his car, despite winning the Spanish Grand Prix earlier today.
May 12, 15:04
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola on the touchline during the match against Leicester on May 9, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'Leicester City were unfortunate'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that Leicester City were unfortunate not to progress to the final of the Championship playoffs.
May 12, 14:42
Tottenham Hotspur's Clint Dempsey celebrates scoring against Stoke during the Premier League clash on May 12, 2013
Emmanuel Adebayor strike seals Tottenham Hotspur win
A late goal from Emmaneul Adebayor against Stoke City helps move Tottenham Hotspur up to fourth in the Premier League table.
May 12, 14:24
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Lorient seal win over Saint-Etienne
Lorient score a late goal to seal a 3-1 win over Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
May 12, 14:10
Serena Williams celebrates after beating Sara Errani in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Serena Williams brushes Maria Sharapova aside
Serena Williams will remain the world number one after beating Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open.
May 12, 13:51
Watford's Matej Vydra scores against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Last-gasp goal sends Watford to Wembley
Troy Deeney scores in the eighth minute of stoppage time to send Watford to the Championship playoff final at the expense of Leicester City.
May 12, 13:33
Stoke City's Steven Nzonzi is congratulated after scoring against Tottenham on May 12, 2013
Half-Time Report: Stoke City, Tottenham Hotspur level at break
Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur are level at half time at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.
May 12, 13:19
Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Scottish Cup Semi Final on April 13, 2013
Late Ross Caldwell strike seals Hibernian win
A 90th-minute goal from Ross Caldwell secures a 2-1 win for Hibernian over Hearts in the Scottish Premier League this afternoon.
May 12, 12:57
Fulham boss Martin Jol on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 17, 2013
Martin Jol "happy" at Fulham
Fulham manager Martin Jol insists that he is happy at Craven Cottage, despite being linked to a move away from the club.
May 12, 12:30
Leicester's David Nugent scores the opening goal against Watford on May 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Leicester City still lead playoff tie
Leicester City still have an aggregate lead over Watford at half time in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final.
May 12, 12:21
Spurs striker Manu Adebayor celebrates a wonder goal against Chelsea on May 8, 2013
Team News: Emmanuel Adebayor starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur make three changes to their starting lineup for their game against Stoke City this afternoon.
May 12, 12:13
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Valencia ease to win over Rayo Vallecano
Valencia move up to fourth in the La Liga table after beating Rayo Vallecano 4-0 this afternoon.
May 12, 11:54
Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill during the match against Benetton Treviso on December 9, 2012
Richard Cockerill "delighted" to reach final with Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill is delighted that the team have sealed a place in the Aviva Premiership playoff final.
May 12, 11:27
Harlequins' Sam Smith scores his team's second try against Gloucester on March 29, 2013
Conor O'Shea: "We gave it our best shot"
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says that Harlequins put in a good performance during their playoff semi-final against Leicester Tigers.
May 12, 11:13
Rafael Nadal reacts during the match against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Monte Carlo Masters on April 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal: 'It's a dream to reach Madrid Masters final again'
Rafael Nadal says that his comeback from a knee injury could not have gone better after reaching the final of the Madrid Masters.
May 11, 16:51
Britain's Alex Dowsett celebrates after winning the eight stage of the Giro d'Italia on May 11, 2013
Alex Dowsett wins Giro d'Italia time trial
Britain's Alex Dowsett wins the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia, with Sir Bradley Wiggins finishing second.
May 11, 16:39
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce prior to kick-off against Aston Villa on February 10, 2013
Sam Allardyce signs new two-year contract with West Ham United
West Ham United owner David Gold tweets that manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
May 11, 16:23
Leicester Tigers' Toby Flood kicks a penallty during the Aviva Premiership Semi Final match against Harlequins on May 11, 2013
Leicester Tigers progress to Aviva Premiership final
Leicester Tigers will play in the Aviva Premiership playoff final after beating Harlequins 33-16 this afternoon.
May 11, 16:04
Dundee Utd's Gary MacKay-Steven celebrates a goal against Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final on April 14, 2013
SPL roundup: Wins for Kilmarnock, Dundee United
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Saturday afternoon's games in the Scottish Premier League.
May 11, 15:58
Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Pablo Andujar in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Rafael Nadal through to Madrid Masters final
Spain's Rafael Nadal will play in tomorrow Madrid Masters final after beating Pablo Andujar in straight sets this afternoon.
May 11, 15:13
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car to win the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on April 21, 2013
Sebastian Vettel happy to start third in Spain
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel says that he is pleased to have qualified in third for tomorrow's Spanish Grand Prix.
May 11, 14:57
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased to secure Champions League place
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is pleased to have secured a Champions League place for the club next season.
May 11, 14:41
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'We deserved to win'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side should have beaten Chelsea at Villa Park this afternoon.
May 11, 14:23
Celtic manager Neil Lennon with the SPL trophy on May 11, 2013
Neil Lennon hails "memorable day" for Celtic
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says that lifting the Scottish Premier League trophy again is very special for the club.
May 11, 14:05
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany waves after setting the pole position in the qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 11, 2013
Nico Rosberg surprised by qualifying pace
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg says that he was surprised to have the fastest car during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
May 11, 13:54
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