Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
JR Smith: 'Kyrie Irving return boosted Cleveland Cavaliers'
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith believes that Kyrie Irving is one of the "most important factors" in the team's run to the NBA Finals.
May 27, 09:01
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Report: Paul Millsap to undergo shoulder surgery
Atlants Hawks power forward Paul Millsap will reportedly need shoulder surgery after failing to recover from a sprain.
May 27, 08:48
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
LeBron James: Reaching NBA Finals is "very emotional"
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James admits that he is "very emotional" after helping the team reach the NBA Finals for just the second time.
May 27, 08:32
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers crush Atlanta Hawks to reach NBA Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers are through to the NBA Finals after beating the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 in game four of the Eastern Conference finals to clinch the series.
May 27, 08:16
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Live Commentary: Novak Djokovic vs. Jarkko Nieminen - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the first-round French Open match between top seed Novak Djokovic and Finland's Jarkko Nieminen.
May 26, 13:52
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Live Commentary: Lazio 1-2 Roma - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Rome derby between third-placed Lazio and second-placed Roma at Stadio Olimpico.
May 25, 15:30
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Al Horford to learn from ejection
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford insists that he will learn after being ejected in the Eastern Conference finals for elbowing an opponent in the head.
May 25, 09:45
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
LeBron James: "I had to make a difference"
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James says that he "had to make a difference" during the team's overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks.
May 25, 09:28
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Atlanta Hawks in overtime
The Cleveland Cavaliers close in on a place in the NBA Finals with a win in overtime against the Atlanta Hawks.
May 25, 09:07
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Player Ratings: Newcastle United 2-0 West Ham United
Sports Mole rates the individual performances from Newcastle United's 2-0 win over West Ham United.
May 24, 17:25
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Match Analysis: Newcastle United 2-0 West Ham United
Sports Mole analyses Newcastle United's relegation-preventing 2-0 win over West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League season.
May 24, 16:43
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Live Commentary: Newcastle United 2-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Newcastle's 2-0 win over West Ham United at St James' Park as the Magpies secure their Premier League status.
May 24, 13:00
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Roger Federer brushes Alejandro Falla aside
World number two Roger Federer beats Alejandro Falla in straight sets to reach the second round at the French Open.
May 24, 12:55
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Stanislas Warinka races past Marsel Ilhan in straight sets
Eighth seed Stanislas Wawrinka eases into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 win over Turkey's Marsel Ilhan.
May 24, 12:44
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Late Samuel Eto'o goal earns Sampdoria draw with Empoli
Samuel Eto'o scores in stoppage time to give Sampdoria a 1-1 draw with Empoli in Serie A.
May 24, 12:27
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Half-Time Report: Celtic cruising against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Early goals from Stefan Johansen and Stefan Scepovic give Celtic a 2-0 half-time lead over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
May 24, 12:18
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Half-centuries for Alastair Cook, Joe Root
Alastair Cook and Joe Root complete half-centuries to put England 41 runs ahead at lunch on day four of the first Test against New Zealand.
May 24, 12:09
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Report: Nikica Jelavic wants loan if Hull City go down
Hull City striker Nikica Jelavic will reportedly ask to leave the club on loan if they are relegated from the Premier League.
May 24, 11:27
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Team News: Seven changes for Celtic, Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle each make seven changes to their starting lineups for their final match of the Scottish Premiership season.
May 24, 11:13
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Kevin McHale "surprised" by Houston Rockets defeat
Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale admits that he is "surprised" by his side's performance in their 115-80 defeat to the Golden State Warriors.
May 24, 09:58
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
James Harden: 'We can't quit against Golden State Warriors'
Houston Rockets guard James Harden insists that the team "can't quit" despite being 3-0 down in their Western Conference finals series against the Golden State Warriors.
May 24, 09:47
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Steve Kerr: 'Nobody shoots as well as Stephen Curry'
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says that he has never seen a player shoot as well as league MVP Stephen Curry.
May 24, 09:33
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Golden State Warriors thrash Houston Rockets
Stephen Curry scores 40 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 115-80 rout over the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference finals.
May 24, 09:18
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Aidy Boothroyd: Jordon Ibe "full of potential"
England Under-20s coach Aidy Boothroyd says that Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe is "full of potential".
May 23, 16:57
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Report: Juventus to offer £25m for Erik Lamela
Juventus are reportedly preparing to offer £25m for Tottenham's record-signing Erik Lamela this summer.
May 23, 16:48
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Ian Baraclough: 'Motherwell go to Ibrox with belief'
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough believes that his side will be ready when they face Rangers in the Scottish Premiership relegation playoff.
May 23, 16:28
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Motherwell, Partick Thistle finish goalless
Motherwell and Partick Thistle share a goalless draw in their final match of the season in the Scottish Premiership.
May 23, 16:00
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Ross County come from behind to beat Kilmarnock
Ross County score twice in the second half to clinch a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock in their final game of the Scottish Premiership season.
May 23, 15:55
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Late Ali Crawford strike gives Hamilton Academical win
Ali Crawford scores in the final 10 minutes to give Hamilton Academical a 1-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.
May 23, 15:52
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Team News: Nine changes for Juventus
Juventus make nine changes while Napoli make five for their Serie A clash at Juventus Stadium.
May 23, 15:37
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Carlos Sainz Jr penalised for qualifying error
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr will start the Monaco Grand Prix from the pitlane after being penalised for missing a weighbridge call in qualifying.
May 23, 14:49
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Tom Heaton "absolutely delighted" by England call-up
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton admits that he is "absolutely delighted" to be included in the latest England squad.
May 23, 14:35
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Brian McDermott praises "marvellous" Kevin Sinfield
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott praises Kevin Sinfield's "marvellous career" after the centre became the third-highest scoring player of all time.
May 23, 14:20
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Robbie Elliott: 'Newcastle United wouldn't win promotion'
Former Newcastle United defender Robbie Elliott believes that the current squad would struggle to win promotion from the Championship if relegated from the top flight.
May 23, 14:01
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Phil Jagielka: 'Everton's season has been frustrating'
Everton captain Phil Jagielka admits that it has been a "frustrating" Premier League campaign for the club.
May 23, 13:43
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Garry Monk expects Michu exit
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits that he is not expecting Michu to return to the club for the final year of his contract.
May 23, 13:25
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Steve Bruce didn't expect relegation battle
Hull City manager Steve Bruce admits that he was not expecting to be involved in the Premier League's relegation battle this season.
May 23, 13:10
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Golden State Warriors miss practice after travel problems
The Golden State Warriors miss practice after their flight to Houston was delayed by more than three hours.
May 23, 08:13
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Cleveland Cavaliers evaluating Kyrie Irving's knee
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is to be evaluated after missing game two of the Eastern Conference finals with knee tendinitis.
May 23, 08:01
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Kent Bazemore: "We're the better team"
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kent Bazemore believes that the top seeds are a "better team" than the Cleveland Cavaliers.
May 23, 07:49
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